Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich, is said to be “fine” after suffering symptoms of suspected “chemical weapon.”
The 55-year-old is, however, continuing peace talks over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
According to the investigative website, Bellingcat, Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms including “piercing pain in the eyes.”
However, the dosage and type of toxin was likely insufficient to cause life-threatening damage and “most likely was intended to scare.”
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Bellingcat tweeted: “Bellingcat can confirm that three members of the delegation attending the peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on the night of 3 to 4 March 2022 experienced symptoms consistent with poisoning with chemical weapons.
“One of the victims was Russian entrepreneur Roman Abramovich.”
Abramovich has reportedly travelled between Moscow and Kyiv during the several rounds of negotiations amid the war.
However, the Russian leader was able to pass the message on the only conditions under which he would consider withdrawing his troops from the neighbouring country during a phone conversation with France President, Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
“Putin stressed that a settlement is possible only if Russia’s legitimate security interests are unconditionally taken into account, including the recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea, the demilitarisation and denazification of the Ukrainian State and ensuring its neutral status,” CNN quoted a Russian statement via UK medium, PA News agency after the telephone conversation between the two leaders.
