A spokesperson for the Russian owner of the Chelsea soccer team, Roman Abramovich, says the billionaire oligarch is attempting to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
“I can confirm that Roman Abramovich was contacted by the Ukrainian side for support in achieving a peaceful resolution, and that he has been trying to help ever since,” Abramovich’s spokesperson tells the UK’s Press Association news agency, cited by Ireland’s RTE.
“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. Thank you,” the spokesperson says.
Earlier this week Russian-Israeli billionaire Abramovich handed over control of the Chelsea soccer team to the club’s foundation trustees.
The move was thought to be amid concerns that the oligarch could be sanctioned due to his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
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