Roman Abramovich may have ended any hopes of ever returning to Russia while Vladimir Putin remains the president after using the phrase ‘the war in Ukraine’ in his recent statement saying he was selling Chelsea.
Russia’s parliament introduced new laws on Friday against the spreading of ‘fake news’ about the countries activities in Ukraine, punishable by jail terms of up to 15 years.
Examples of ‘fake news’ by Russia’s definition include referring to their invasion of Ukraine either as an invasion, or a war.
On the face of it, Abramovich’s statement - which acknowledges Russia is waging war - is now an illegal act in his homeland.