16:34
28 Feb 2022
Abramovich arrives in Belarus to facilitate Ukrainian-Russian talks
Abramovich responded to a request from Ukrainian officials to help negotiate between Russia and Ukraine.
This was reported by The Jerusalem Post.
Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich, who has close ties to the Jewish communities of Ukraine and Russia, is in Belarus to help negotiate talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations as part of efforts to end the war. It is noted that Kyiv asked Abramovich to assist in the negotiations.
Ukraine's ambassador to Israel Yevhen Kornichuk didn't comment on Abramovich's participation in the talks, but said that "we appreciate anyone who can help if he has enough influence."
