UK threatens Abramovich over Chelsea sale

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UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

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2.5bn in proceeds have been frozen in a UK bank account since the sale.

UK government wants the money to be for Ukrainian humanitarian aid.

But Mr Abramovich has said he wants it to go to "all victims of the war in Ukraine " The delay in releasing the funds centres on a disagreement between the UK government and his lawyers.

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