Jerusalem (AFP) – Israel’s Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial announced Thursday it has suspended ties with Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC and major donor facing sanctions worldwide following the invasion of Ukraine. “In light of recent developments, Yad Vashem has decided to suspend the strategic partnership with Mr. Roman Abramovich,” spokesman Simmy Allen said in a statement. Last month, Yad Vashem announced “a new long-term strategic partnership” with Abramovich that would expand Holocaust research and remembrance. Allen said the Russian was donating “an eight-figure sum”, making Abramovich the memorial’s second-largest donor. He said the partnership was now...
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