Roman Abramovich is assisting in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, according to his spokeswoman.
The update comes 40 hours after the Chelsea owner announced that he was transferring the stewardship of the club to the trustees of its charitable foundation, a move described by staff as an attempt to protect and insulate it from criticism and speculation amid Russia’s invasion of a democratic neighbour.
Following the publication of a 110-word statement from Abramovich, the club insisted that the 55-year-old is not involved in politics and does not have a direct link to Russia president Vladimir Putin.
