Roman Abramovich donates millions to the Jewish Agency to combat antisemitism worldwide

Roman Abramovich has donated almost £4 million to the Jewish Agency in order to help fight antisemitism internationally.

The Russian billionaire oligarch’s gift is reportedly the largest ever given to the Israel-based organisation by a single donor.

Although Mr Abramovich did not comment on the donation, Isaac Herzog, chairman of the Jewish Agency, said he was “grateful for his contribution to…efforts to ensure Jews are safe in their communities around the world”.

Mr Abramovich, who is Jewish, became an Israeli citizen last year after the UK delayed renewal of his visa.