“Today the Government has announced further sanctions against individuals linked to the Russian Government.
“This list includes Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea Football Club.”
She added that a special license will allow the club to continue fulfilling fixtures and paying staff.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “There can be no safe havens for those who have supported Putin’s vicious assault on Ukraine.
“Today’s sanctions are the latest step in the UK’s unwavering support for the Ukrainian people.
“We will be ruthless in pursuing those who enable the killing of civilians, destruction of hospitals and illegal occupation of sovereign allies.”
