Roman Abramovich admits giving bagfuls of cash to friend
High court hears how Chelsea FC owner made payments to former friend Boris BerezovskyRoman Abramovich made payments totalling several hundred million dollars to his former friend Boris Berezovsky, often handing over bags of cash, the high court heard ...
Roman Abramovich admits having an ‘extravagant lifestyle’
Russian billionaire tells Boris Berezovsky court hearing that luxury lifestyle came after he bought Chelsea football clubThe oligarch Roman Abramovich admitted on Tuesday he had "an extravagant lifestyle" and said he had gone on cruises with his former...
Abramovich describes former chum as ‘something of a megalomaniac’
Colourful court battle with fellow Russian oligarch Berezovsky forces Chelsea's quiet multibillionaire to break his silenceHe is one of the most scrutinised people on the planet, famous for his yachts, extravagant lifestyle and a certain football club ...
Oligarchs welcome. Journalists need not apply | Luke Harding
The new Master of the Rolls building looks fabulous. But the basics are lackingIt may have cost a whopping £300m to build. But the new state-of-the-art Rolls Building off Fetter Lane was this week suffering from numerous embarrassing teething problems...
Russian oligarchs’ feud rolls into London court
Exiled Boris Berezovsky sues former friend Roman Abramovich over business deal gone sourIt was the clash of the oligarchs. On one side of the courtroom was Boris Berezovsky, Kremlin critic, political exile, and sworn enemy of Vladimir Putin. On the oth...
Abramovich and Berezovsky take £3.2bn battle to high court
Russian billionaires begin legal dispute over shares in Russian energy company, as Chelsea owner faces claims for £3.2bnTwo of Britain's most famous oligarchs – political exile Boris Berezovsky and Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich – have clashed ...
WikiLeaks cables: Roman Abramovich denies links with Vladimir Putin
'No truth' to allegations that billionaire has close financial connections with Russian PM, says Abramovich's spokesmanRoman Abramovich offered a spirited response today to what his spokesman termed an "old story", quoted in the leaked US embassy cable...
Russia and England fight for World Cup
While England promote their 'safe' option, Russia's bid team for the 2018 World Cup want the tournament to be a historic momentVitaly Mutko is in a confident mood. Surveying Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, with its luridly green artificial pitch, Mutko reca...
Russia defends 2018 World Cup bid in face of racism and corruption claims
• Sports minister claims racism and corruption exist in UK game• Lokomotiv banner no worse than Newcastle in 2007, he addsRussia's sports minister, Vitaly Mutko, today defended the country's 2018 World Cup bid against allegations of corruption and...
Russia confident over 2018 World Cup bid, even without Triesman’s help | Luke Harding
Moscow's campaign can succeed even without the backing of the ordinary Russian fan, as long as Vladimir Putin is on board
Even before Lord Triesman's intervention, the Russians were increasingly confident that their moment has arrived. Moscow's 2018 World Cup campaign has attracted surprisingly little interest from ordinary football...
Luke Harding on Litvinenko family’s failed attempt to find refuge in Italy
Luke Harding on Litvinenko family's failed attempt to find refuge in Italy
Yulia Tymoshenko trial is an own goal for Ukraine