Ros Atkins on... Chelsea and Russia

Roman Abramovich has been asked by Ukraine to help support their attempts to reach a peaceful resolution with Russia.

The Russian billionaire has been trying to help since Ukrainian officials contacted him.

Before the peace talks in Belarus, the Ukrainian government has called for a ceasefire.

Russian President Putin launched a military invasion of his country's neighbour.

According to the health ministry of Ukraine, over 300 people, including 14 children, have been killed since the beginning of the Russian invasion.

Stewardship and care of the club was to be given to the trustees of the foundation.

One of Russia's richest people is believed to be close to Russian President Putin.

Alexander Rodnyansky, a Ukrainian film director and producer, said he is unsure of the impact of the attempts to reach a peaceful resolution.

Rodnyansky said that the Ukrainian side had been trying to find someone in Russia willing to help them find a peaceful resolution.

They reached out to Roman Abramovich through the Jewish community. Since then, he has been trying to get support for a peaceful resolution.

Although his influence is limited, he is the only one who took it upon himself to try.

I am in contact with the Zelensky staff and know that they are grateful for his genuine efforts.

The trustees of the charitable foundation of the club have not yet agreed to take control of the club, and it is not known if Abramovich will be punished by the UK government.

Some of the members of the charitable foundation are concerned about whether the Charity Commission rules will allow them to run the club.

'Russia must be excluded from World Cup'

Under the title Football Union of Russia, the world governing body of football, Russia must complete their upcoming games in neutral territory.

Several nations, including England and Wales, as well as Poland, the Czech Republic and Sweden, have refused to play Russia.

The Scottish FA president wrote to his Ukrainian counterpart on Monday to send a message of support, friendship and unity, with the two nations due to meet in the World Cup play-off semi-finals on March 24.

Russia will face Poland in the play-offs on the same day, followed by a final meeting with the Czech Republic or Sweden on March 29 if they win.

Lucy Powell is the Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

I think fans across the UK, Europe and the world agree that it should be impossible for Russia to take part in the World Cup or the women's Euro finals.

Fidelity really needs to step up here. Make it clear that Russia cannot participate in the World Cup, and that should apply to all international sporting bodies.

They will become the pariah state when it comes to sporting and cultural events because of their invasion of Ukraine.