Chelsea’s Abramovich ‘trying to help’ in Ukraine-Russia conflict

Spokesperson for billionaire says Russian-Israeli owner of football club was contacted by Ukrainian side

Ukraine-Russia news: latest updates

The Russian-Israeli billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea football club, is reportedly mediating over the Russian invasion of Ukraine, although his spokesperson has acknowledged he would have “limited” influence.

The move comes amid pressure from campaigners and MPs for Abramovich to be targeted by western sanctions. He made his first public comment since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, via his Chelsea spokesperson, to claim his help had been requested.

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