Abramovich's role, according to a source, is to establish a line of communication between the two governments as an independent voice in the room, trusted by both parties.
that Abramovich and two negotiators suffered “red eyes, constant and painful tearing, and peeling skin on their faces and hands,” following the March 3 meeting in Kyiv. While reports point the finger of blame at those within Russia attempting to compromise peace talks, the source did not offer a theory on why the trio were targeted, or what chemical weapon was used.
On Tuesday, Abramovich was seen in public as part of the negotiation entourage in Istanbul. His role, according to the source, is to establish a line of communication between the two governments as an independent voice in the room, trusted by both parties. Abramovich has also been working on helping establish corridors and evacuations, but not on policy,Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Abramovich, who knows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky through the Chelsea owner’s work in the Jewish community across culture and the arts, was contacted in the early hours of the invasion on Feb. 24 at a point when dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow had completely broken down.
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