Roman Abramovich is a Russian leading businessperson who has long and close ties to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. He has had privileged access to the President, and has maintained very good relations with him. This connection with the Russian leader has helped him to maintain his considerable wealth. He is a major shareholder of the steel group Evraz, which is one of Russia’s largest taxpayers.
Function: Leading businessperson close to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin; major shareholder of Evraz; former Governor of Chukotka
He has therefore been benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of Ukraine. He is also a leading Russian businessperson operating in Russia and a businessperson involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Government of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilisation of Ukraine.