Roman Abramovich has endured peeling skin and constant, painful crying after falling victim of a suspected poisoning during peace talks between Russia and Ukraine earlier this month, according to reports.
The Chelsea owner, 55, played a part in initial negotiations between the two countries, who have been at war since Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine in late February. A spokesperson for Abramovich confirmed he was working towards "achieving a peaceful solution" and his role in talks was later confirmed by the Kremlin.
The oligarch's mother, Irina, was born in Ukraine and his daughter, Sofia, has railed against Putin on social media for his invasion of the neighbouring country. In a shocking revelation on Monday, it emerged Abramovich and at least two senior negotiators on the Ukrainian side were on the receiving end of a suspected poisoning earlier in March after meeting in Kyiv.
