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YOU WONT BELIEVE: 6 - What They Never Told You

Russia: the oligarchs and business figures on western sanction lists

We take a look at those blacklisted by the US, EU and UK so far

The Guardian - UK

Meet Putin’s key oligarchs, their mega-yachts and billion-dollar bankrolls

Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov, Igor Sechin, Mikhail Fridman and others are the latest targets of sanctions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine.

The New Daily

Former Everton sponsor Alisher Usmanov sanctioned by the USA

Alisher Usmanov, a former Everton sponsor and long-time business associate of Farhad Moshiri, has now been sanctioned by the United States of America

Liverpool Echo

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Property of Russian elites could be handed to Ukrainian refugees, says Raab

Deputy PM defends response to invasion after criticism the government has acted too slowly over sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Realities of modern football provide the backdrop to Everton’s FA Cup progression

The Toffees are through to the last eight but the focus was more on their hastily removed sponsorship branding

The Independent UK

US Takes Aim at Russian Oligarchs in Fresh Sanctions

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions against Russian oligarchs as it targeted Russia's super-rich and others close to President Vladimir Putin, further ratcheting up financial pressure over Moscow´s invasion of Ukraine. The United States imposed full blocking sanctions on eight oligarchs and officials, including Russian tycoon Alisher Usmanov, taking…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian oligarchs' ships seized amid sanctions over Ukraine invasion

With Western nations seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs following the invasion of Ukraine, at least five superyachts owned by Russian billionaires appear to have found a temporary haven in the Maldives.

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‘Ill-begotten gains’: Russian oligarchs named in new US sanction list over Ukraine invasion

They include Russia’s wealthiest men, judo training partners, former KGB agents, founder of a troll farm, and Vladimir Putin’s personal press secretary

The Independent UK

UK imposes sanctions on Russian billionaire and former deputy PM

Liz Truss announces moves against Everton-linked Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov

The Guardian - UK

More sanctions as Johnson vows to inflict ‘maximum economic pain’ on Putin

Billionaire Alisher Usmanov and former deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov were added to the sanctions list.

The Independent UK

Alisher Usmanov sanctioned after Everton cut ties and 512ft yacht seized

Oligarch Alisher Usmanov - who has previously been associated with both Arsenal and Everton - has been sanctioned by the UK government following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Sanctioning Russian billionaire Usmanov ‘sends clear message’, says Truss

A travel ban and full asset freeze was also announced against former Russian deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov.

The Independent UK

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri severs all business links with Alisher Usmanov

Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has severed all business links with his long-time associate Alisher Usmanov

Liverpool Echo

Sanctions announced against Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss: “Our aim is to cripple the Russian economy and starve Putin’s war machine.”

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The Independent UK

Everton-linked Russian billionaire Usmanov sanctioned over Ukraine invasion

Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov were being sanctioned after the move was signed off by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, the PA news agency understands.

Liverpool Echo

Alisher Usmanov set for UK Government sanctions after Everton and USM suspension

Alisher Usmanov is set to be sanctioned by the UK Government, according to numerous reports emerging on Thursday evening

Daily Mirror

UK slaps sanctions on Russian oligarchs including one linked to Everton

Igor Shuvalov owns a luxury flat in Whitehall worth £11.4million. Labour leader Keir Starmer had been urging Boris Johnson to put him on the sanctions list.

The Independent UK

Sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs including Alisher Usmanov over Ukraine invasion

Vladimir Putin’s former deputy prime minister Shuvalov also targeted for travel ban and asset freeze

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The Guardian - UK

Alisher Usmanov: ex-fencer who ‘solves Putin’s business problems’

Oligarch under sanctions came to prominence and wealth through cut-throat metals industry

Reuters

U.S. takes aim at Russian oligarchs in fresh sanctions

The Guardian - UK

France seizes yacht linked to Russian oligarch at Mediterranean port

Vessel linked to Igor Sechin taken as Hamburg authorities deny confiscation of Alisher Usmanov’s $600m superyacht

Reuters

UK sanctions Russians Usmanov and Shuvalov, ponders law change

Britain sanctioned two more Russians on Thursday - industrialist Alisher Usmanov and former deputy prime minister Igor Shuvalov - after criticism that it was taking too long to target people with links to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Evening Standard

Superyacht seized as Europe cracks down on oligarchs

It comes as western governments threaten to impose tougher sanctions on Russian oligarchs

Daily Record

Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov's £447m superyacht seized by German authorities

The 512ft luxury vessel, Dilbar, was taken by German authorities in Hamburg.

The Independent UK

German authorities seize $600M yacht of Putin-linked billionaire Alisher Usmanov

Everton FC has also cut ties with billionaire

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