Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that he met with Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in Kyiv, revealing details of their discussion in an interview with Sky News.
Zelensky stated that Abramovich arrived in the Ukrainian capital with a message intended for him, expressing a desire to relay communications to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “He said that he brought a message directly for you, and I want to take the message from you and pass it on to Putin,” Zelensky recounted.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that Abramovich preferred to keep the meeting discreet, indicating the sensitive nature of their conversation.
This meeting comes at a time of heightened scrutiny regarding the roles of intermediaries in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as diplomatic channels remain crucial for negotiations.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has acknowledged a meeting with Roman Abramovich, where the oligarch conveyed a message for President Putin. The encounter underscores the delicate nature of communications amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Source: Sky News