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Roman Abramovich and Alisher Usmanov are two of the Premier League 's biggest players who have found themselves thrust into the spotlight following Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine.

The pair of billionaires are both believed to maintain close ties with Vladimir Putin and their connections to their nation's president have subsequently seen their footballing interests affected.

Chelsea owner Abramovich has found himself embroiled in a tug-of-war with the club's trustees over his desire to pass on stewardship following a rare statement at the weekend.

Amid speculation that the 55-year-old may be forced to sell the club, he's sought to distance the Blues from media backlash by attempting to make the handover, however his offer has been met with Chelsea resistance.

Latest reports claim the Blues owner has now been contacted by Ukraine with a view to him acting as a peacemaker in the ongoing conflict.

Fellow Russian billionaire Usmanov is another heavily involved in a Premier League club's affairs who has also seen his country's invasion impact his personal interests.

Unlike Abramovich, the 68-year-old doesn't own the Toffees, but does hold