Britain has frozen £18 billion worth of Russian assets, sanctioned 1200 individuals and more than 120 entities since war began

Britain has frozen £18 billion worth of Russian assets, sanctioned 1200 individuals and more than 120 entities since war began

ByCitiGist

The UK government said on Thursday that it had frozen assets together worth £18 billion (R365 billion) held by Russian oligarchs, other individuals and entities sanctioned for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.   According to the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, part of the finance ministry, Russia has passed Libya and Iran to become Britain’s most-sanctioned…

Former Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil’s contract at Fenerbahce ‘is terminated’ after being frozen out of the first team

Former Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil’s contract at Fenerbahce ‘is terminated’ after being frozen out of the first team

ByCitiGist

Mesut Ozil’s contract at Fenerbahce has reportedly been terminated after he was frozen out of the first-team, leaving him as a free agent this summer.   The former Arsenal midfielder had not featured for the Turkish Super Lig side since March 20 after he was excluded from the squad following a row over his fitness….