ANKARA: New Zealand on Friday imposed sanctions on top Russian officials and entities, with the pledge of further action in the days to come. In a statement, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said the first tranche of sanctions under a new law was enacted last night. Under the sanctions, the country imposed a travel ban […]
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Abramovich to sell Chelsea with ‘net proceeds’ going to Ukraine war victims
London: Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich on Wednesday confirmed he is to sell the Premier League club, pledging that proceeds will go to victims of the war in Ukraine. The billionaire believes it is in the “best interest” of the Champions League holders if he parts ways with the club he has transformed since his […]
Russia facing World Cup exile after ‘unacceptable’ FIFA plan
Paris: Russia’s future in the World Cup teetered on a knife-edge Monday after FIFA plans to allow them to play on neutral territory were dismissed as “unacceptable” by rivals, plunging the qualifying process for football’s showpiece event into chaos. Governing body FIFA warned that they were considering the ultimate sanction against Russia as punishment for […]