Roman Abramovich

Putin sought deal via Abramovich on his own terms

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin sending Roman Abramovich to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests the Kremlin is ready to end the war, but still only on its own terms, Russian journalist Mikhail Fishman told NV Radio on June 10.

11 June, 01:43 AM

Abramovich earnestly tried to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow, former minister Kuleba says

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich made two attempts to mediate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia: in early 2022 and just last month, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told NV Radio on June 9.

9 June, 11:48 PM

Abramovich carried messages between Kyiv and Putin

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has once again found himself at the center of diplomatic efforts surrounding Russia’s war against Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the billionaire visited Kyiv in May carrying messages for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

9 June, 11:38 AM

Zelenskyy tells Abramovich Ukraine will never abandon Donbas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed his conversation with Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in which stated he will not abandon Donbas, the Guardian reported on June 9.

9 June, 09:45 AM

Zelenskyy discusses using Abramovich's frozen billions for air defense with UK PM

The proceeds from the sale of the Chelsea football club, earlier owned by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, can be used to purchase air defense systems for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after discussion with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, The Guardian wrote on June 9.

9 June, 08:50 AM

Zelenskyy rejects Donbas concession in Abramovich backchannel mission to Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in a Sky News interview on June 7 that Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich visited Kyiv and offered to relay a message to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

8 June, 10:05 AM

Kyiv used Abramovich back channel to test Putin’s appetite for ceasefire talks

Former Chelsea owner and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich visited Kyiv in May at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and was asked to urge Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to meet Zelenskyy one-on-one, Financial Times reported on June 7, citing “four people familiar with the matter.”

7 June, 06:36 PM

UK still houses unfrozen property of sanctioned Russian oligarchs - Russian media

UK authorities still haven’t frozen dozens of properties worth about £700M ($920M), linked to sanctioned Russian oligarchs, including estates tied to Roman Abramovich, The Moscow Times wrote on Nov. 3.

4 November 2025, 08:15 AM

UK to sue Abramovich in bid to unlock £2 billion for Ukraine aid

The UK government is preparing to sue Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to unlock over £2 billion from the Chelsea Football Club sale for Ukraine aid, The Guardian reported on March 10, citing its sources.

10 March 2025, 04:38 PM

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