Abramovich must pay £2.5bn from Chelsea FC sale to Ukraine fund or face court, Starmer says
Published: 12/17/2025

Prime Minister and UK government pressuring Roman Abramovich to release £2.5bn for Ukraine war victims, frozen in a British bank account. Government warns Abramovich to "pay up now" or face court action, insisting funds must be used for humanitarian aid in Ukraine only. The oligarch's promise to benefit all war victims sparks debate on how funds should be distributed amidst delays. EU leaders to review proposals to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine amid opposition from Russia.



