Putin's friend demanded to relieve sanctions and pay compensation: as the court reacted in the EU

The court also rejected the requirements of the oligarch Roman Abramovich on compensation and noted his role in the Russian steel company Evraz. Russian businessman Roman Abramovich tried to abolish the sanctions imposed against him by court. However, the European Court of Luxembourg rejected the Russian request. Reuters became aware of this. According to journalists, Abramovich demanded not only to cancel sanctions, but also to pay him compensation.

The amount of it is unknown, but the court rejected the businessman's request. Yes, restrictions on a businessman will remain in force, since Abramovich is involved in the Russian steel company Evraz, as well as sponsors the Russian government. "The court rejects the claim, thus confirming the restrictive measures taken against him.

The Euro Council was not really mistaken in its assessment, deciding to include, then keep Abramovich's name in the lists, given his role in the Evraz group and, in particular, in her maternal role Company, "the EU Court of Justice said. Judges of the EU also rejected Abramovich's statements about the "disproportionate oppression" of his freedom to move freely to the EU territory freely because he is allegedly a citizen of Portugal.

Roman Abramovich is a Russian entrepreneur, billionaire and statesman. He was the governor of the Chukchi Autonomous District and held the position of chairman of the Duma of the Chukotsky Autonomous District of the Russian Federation. Forbes estimates his wealth of $ 9. 2 billion. After Moscow on February 24, 2022 began a full -scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union imposed sanctions against Russian high -ranking officials and many Russian businessmen, including Roman Abramovich.

It should be noted that Focus said that in August this year, Roman Abramovich, Yevgeny Swidler, tried to challenge the EU sanctions in August this year. But the High Court in London decided that the claims of the Doorler were unfounded. We will remind, in June 2023 the media learned that Roman Abramovich did not sign an agreement on the transfer of 2. 3 billion pounds of sterling funds that were proceeds from the sale of the Chelsea football club (London) Ukraine.