The UK government confirmed that four more oligarchs related to President Vladimir Putin were included in the list of sanctions. New restrictions apply to Alexander Abramov and Alexander Frolov, which are related to the extractive, transport and construction industries of the Russian Federation. Abramov and Frolov are related to Roman Abramovich, they owned large packages of metallurgical and mining company Evraz Group. The value of Russian businessmen's assets is estimated at 4. 77 and EUR 1.
98 billion, respectively. According to the British government, oligarchs have real estate investments in the UK with a total value of about £ 100 million (EUR 116 million). The British Foreign Minister James Kleverly said Putin continues to rely on his chosen elite to maintain control of his industry and supply troops that invaded Ukraine. "Today, we impose restrictions on four oligarchs whose situation depends on Putin and who, for our part, finance his military car.
" According to Kleverly, the UK increases the economic pressure on Putin, efforts in this direction will continue until Ukraine wins. The list of sanctions also included Ayrat Sheimiyev, whose wealth is estimated at £ 902 million (EUR 1. 050 billion), and Albert Shigabutdinov, from £ 977 million (£ 1. 136 billion). The assets of the mentioned Russians are frozen, a ban is imposed on their movement, and other transport restrictions are applied.
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