Roman Abramovich takes part in negotiations on the settlement of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Israeli newspaper reported. The Jerusalem Post. What exactly he does, the publication does not specify.
Information that the billionaire is “trying to help” in resolving the conflict between Kiev and Moscow The Guardian Abramovich’s spokesman confirmed: “I can confirm that the Ukrainian side turned to Roman Abramovich for support in reaching a peaceful settlement and that he has been trying to help ever since.”
The representative of the oligarch also noted that he could not comment more specifically on Abramovich’s participation, because “a lot is at stake.”
Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgeny Kornichuk also did not specifically comment on Abramovich’s participation in the talks, but said they appreciate “anyone who can help if they have enough influence.”
Former Zelensky producer Alexander Rodnyansky told The Jerusalem Post that he and other members of the Jewish community in Russia were contacted by Ukrainian officials and asked to intervene to resolve the conflict. Rodnyansky noted that Abramovich’s influence is limited, but he was the only one in Russia who responded to a request to become a mediator in peace negotiations. “I don’t know if there will be a result, but Zelensky’s employees are grateful to him for his efforts,” the producer said.
On February 28, negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began in Belarus on a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The Russian delegation is headed by presidential aide, former Minister of Culture Vladimir Medinsky, and also includes Leonid Slutsky, head of the Duma Committee on International Policy. From the Ukrainian side, there are Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mykola Tochitsky and head of the Servant of the People faction David Arakhamia.
