Roman Abramovich: Chelsea Owner ‘Suffered Symptoms Of Suspected Chemical Weapons Poisoning’ After Talks In Kyiv
New Delhi, Mar 29: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is ‘fine’, Sky Sports News understands; Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators reportedly suffered symptoms including “piercing pain in the eyes”; however Sky News reports a US official has cast doubt on poisoning claims.
A US official has cast doubt on claims sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators were victims of a poisoning earlier this month.
According to the investigative website Bellingcat, Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms including “piercing pain in the eyes”, but the dosage and type of toxin was likely insufficient to cause life-threatening damage and “most likely was intended to scare”.
Sky Sports News understands Abramovich is ‘fine’ and the Chelsea owner’s life is not in danger after the incident. Chelsea have been approached for comment.
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.”
However, a US official said on Monday the “intelligence highly suggests” the cause was environmental, “not poisoning”.
