Russian billionaire Alexander Abramov suing Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong over financial sanctions
2 years, 5 months ago

Russian billionaire Alexander Abramov suing Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong over financial sanctions

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A Russian billionaire suing Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister claims sanctions imposed over the invasion of the Ukraine have caused him severe reputational damage. Key points: Alexander Abramov is the chairman of steel company Evraz and is estimated to have a net worth of over $6 billion The Morrison government imposed financial and travel sanctions on 67 individuals in April Mr Abramov says no other country has imposed sanctions against him Steel mogul Alexander Abramov launched legal action against senator Penny Wong after the former government's April sanctioning of 67 Russian elites and oligarchs over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Mr Abramov, who co-founded Russia's largest steel producer, Evraz, wants the sanctions removed, arguing they are unique to Australia because no other country has placed similar bans on him. On April 7, Senator Payne announced the government had decided to impose "targeted financial sanctions and travel bans" on 67 individuals "for their role in Russia's unprovoked, unjust and illegal invasion of Ukraine".

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Australia announces sanctions against another 67 Russians
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia announces sanctions against another 67 Russians

ABC  

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has announced further sanctions on Russian oligarchs while attending a meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels. Key points: A number of Russian politicians, including the Deputy Prime Minister, are among those targeted About 600 Russian individuals and entities have been sanctioned by Australia since the invasion began People entering Bucha after the Russian withdrawal have reported …

Russian Billionaire Abramovich, Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Hit by Suspected Poisoning: Reports
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian Billionaire Abramovich, Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Hit by Suspected Poisoning: Reports

News 18  

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning earlier this month after a meeting in Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal and the investigative outlet Bellingcat reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Abramovich, who accepted a Ukrainian request to help negotiate an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and at least two …

Russian oligarchs with business interests in Australia sanctioned amid Ukraine war
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian oligarchs with business interests in Australia sanctioned amid Ukraine war

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The Australian government has slapped sanctions on two Russian oligarchs with business interests in Australia, after initially leaving them off of Australia's official sanctions list. Key points: Both men have involvement or stakes in resource projects in Australia They have already been sanctioned by the US and UK The government flagged earlier this week it was looking into how it …

UK freezes assets of Abramovich, six other Russian oligarchs
2 years, 10 months ago

UK freezes assets of Abramovich, six other Russian oligarchs

Al Jazeera  

The UK government hits seven Russian oligarchs with an assets freeze and travel ban because of their link to Putin. Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich has been hit with an assets freeze and travel ban as part of new UK government sanctions targeting seven Russian oligarchs. Deripaska, who has stakes in En+ Group, an Anglo-Russian green energy and metals …

Fury as Roman Abramovich and other oligarchs offload billions in assets without facing sanctions
2 years, 10 months ago

Fury as Roman Abramovich and other oligarchs offload billions in assets without facing sanctions

Daily Mail  

Ministers have finally cracked down on oligarchs as Uzbekistan-born Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov and ex-Kremlin deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov are the latest targets of sanctions by the British government – as Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich sells off his assets. The UK has been targeting Russian oligarchs since Moscow's invasion, with Mr Usmanov and Mr Shuvalov added to …

Western sanctions target Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Western sanctions target Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs over Ukraine invasion

ABC  

The West is ramping up sanctions against the Kremlin as Russia continues to press forward with its invasion of Ukraine. US to target Russia's sovereign wealth fund The US joined its EU allies on Friday, with similar sanctions announced for Mr Putin and Mr Lavrov. "President Putin and Minister Lavrov are directly responsible for Russia's unprovoked and unlawful further invasion …

Australia imposes sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia imposes sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will join other western nations to impose financial sanctions on Russia, as punishment for its actions in Ukraine. Key points: Australia has imposed travel bans and sanctions on several Russians "aiding" a Ukrainian invasion Sanctions in place in Crimea have been extended to separatist regions in eastern Ukraine Foreign Minister Marise Payne will consider …

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