BBC · Mar 28, 2022
Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talks
Image caption, Mr Abramovich is said to have been in Kyiv for talks with peace negotiatorsRussian billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning at talks in Kyiv earlier this month, sources close to him say.
The Chelsea FC owner - who has now recovered - reportedly suffered sore eyes and skin peeling.
Two Ukrainian peace negotiators were also said to have been affected.
The Wall Street Journal reported claims the alleged poisoning was orchestrated by hardliners in Russia who wanted to sabotage the talks.