The newspaper claims the Russian is in Belarus assisting in the Ukraine-Russia talks, at Kyiv’s request.
“I can confirm that Roman Abramovich was contacted by the Ukrainian side for support in achieving a peaceful resolution, and that he has been trying to help ever since,” Abramovich’s spokesperson told the PA news agency.
“Considering what is at stake, we would ask for your understanding as to why we have not commented on neither the situation as such nor his involvement. Thank you.”
Billionaire Abramovich has come under fire in London over reports of his past relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Over the weekend he said he was giving management of Chelsea to the team’s charitable foundation amid calls for him to be sanctioned.