WAR IN UKRAINE

Chelsea make statement on Ukraine war without mentioning Russia

Premier League club Chelsea, owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich (C), made a 24 word statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine - without mentioning Russia at all. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa/File photo.

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27 de February de 2022 (14:43 h.)

The Premier League club's owner Abramovich is one of Russia's richest people and is considered to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin

Premier League club Chelsea, owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, have made a 24 word statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine - without mentioning Russia at all.

"The situation in Ukraine is horrific and devastating," the London club said Sunday. "Chelsea FC’s thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine. Everyone at the club is praying for peace."

Abramovich said Saturday he was giving “the stewardship and care of Chelsea" to trustees of the club’s charitable foundation but the PA agency reported he will remain as owner.

Abramovich is one of Russia's richest people and is considered to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin but the BBC said it was "not known yet" if he will be sanctioned as part of the UK government's measures against Russia.