Russia sent ‘400 mercenaries’ to kill Ukraine’s President Zelensky March 11, 2022 Vladimir Putin sent more than 400 Russian assassins to kill Ukraine’s democratically elected president Vlodymyr Zelensky – and break up his government. Kyiv was placed under a ‘hard’ curfew for 36-hours last week, after news of the mercenaries reached its government, and its army tried to clamp down on any possible infiltrators. A source close [...]
Boris Johnson to ask Brits to open their homes to some of the 2.2m Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion March 11, 2022 The British public will be asked by the government to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the fighting in their country amid continuing criticism of its response to the refugee crisis. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove will set out on Monday details of a new “sponsored” humanitarian route to allow Ukrainians without family links to [...]
Chelsea in race to find new backer or risk administration as Abramovich sanctions bite March 10, 2022 Chelsea face a race to find a new benefactor after Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government – or run the risk of administration. The sanctions prevent any new money going into the Premier League club, effectively forcing Abramovich to offload Chelsea or watch it run out of money. The club have consistently spent [...]
Evraz shares suspended after Abramovich sanctions March 10, 2022 Shares in mining giant Evraz have dropped 11 per cent, after the government sanctioned major stakeholder Roman Abramovich.
Chelsea match given go-ahead by Premier League despite Abramovich sanctions March 10, 2022 The Premier League has said Chelsea can face Norwich City as planned this evening despite the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich. Uncertainty surrounds the future of the club after Abramovich had his assets frozen by the UK government over his alleged links to Russia and its prime minister Vladimir Putin. “Following the UK Government’s announcement that [...]
UK defence minister: Russia guilty of war crimes and chemicals weapons use may mean ‘international response’ March 10, 2022 Defence minister James Heappey branded Russia’s attack on a maternity hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol a “war crime”, while warning Moscow that use of chemical weapons may lead to an “international response.” The Tory cabinet minister for the Armed forces made the claims after Vladimir Putin’s army caused destruction in the besieged city [...]
Explained: What Roman Abramovich sanctions mean for Chelsea sale, matches and transfers March 10, 2022 The future of Chelsea FC has been plunged into uncertainty after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government today. Abramovich has had his assets frozen because of his links to Russia and its prime minister Vladimir Putin, and that has major ramifications for the Premier League club’s operations and his plan to sell [...]
Ukraine war backfires as Russia’s economy is expected to take dramatic 10 per cent hit this year March 10, 2022 Analysts this morning revised their economic forecast for Russia in light of international sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine. Experts at the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) said they expect economic activity to be severely disrupted with both domestic demand and the external sector taking a hit. “While the full impact of international sanctions and [...]
Russia confirms use of vacuum bombs and is expected to deploy private mercenaries in Ukraine March 10, 2022 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said this morning Russia has confirmed the use of thermobaric rockets – often called vacuum bombs – in Ukraine and is also “likely” deploying private mercenaries. The MoD said its Russian counterpart had confirmed the use of thermobaric rockets creating “incendiary and blast effects” in the invasion. A video posted [...]
Saudi Arabia’s PIF and Amanda Staveley should have waited to buy Chelsea instead March 10, 2022 I can’t help thinking that Amanda Staveley and her consortium have bought the wrong football club. Had they waited just five months they could have had Chelsea FC rather than Newcastle United. A mooted £3bn price tag may be 10 times the price paid for the Magpies, but still well within the means of Saudi [...]