‘Considering what is at stake, we would ask for your understanding as to why we have not commented on neither the situation as such nor his involvement.’
The Russian-born billionaire has faced calls to speak out against Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine after announcingLabour MP Chris Bryant also called on the UK Goverment to seize the 55-year-old’s assetsBut it has now emerged that Abramovich is attempting to orchestrate a peace deal after Ukraine reached out to him via his Jewish contacts within the country.
Ukrainian film producer Alexander Rodnyansky has revealed that Abramovich ‘has been trying to mobilise support’ for peace talks but believes the influence of Chelsea’s owner is ‘limited’. ‘I can confirm that the Ukrainian side have been trying to find someone in Russian willing to help them in finding a peaceful resolution,’ said Rodnyansky.
‘They are connected to Mr Abramovich through the Jewish community and reached out to him for help. Mr Abramovich has been trying to mobilise support for a peaceful resolution ever since.
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