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December 22, 2021updated 30 Sep 2022 10:53am

Putin’s People journalist and publisher settle Roman Abramovich libel claim

By Charlotte Tobitt

Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has settled his libel claim against the journalist and publisher behind the book Putin’s People.

The 55-year-old billionaire had sued former FT Moscow correspondent Catherine Belton and HarperCollins over claims made in the 2020 book, including that he “was acting under Kremlin direction” when he bought Chelsea for £150 million in 2003.

Abramovich (pictured) has received an apology and the promise that several points of contention within the book will be amended. HarperCollins also agreed to make a charitable donation in lieu of damages.

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