Abramovich and Ukrainian negotiators ‘suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning’

Their symptoms included red eyes, constant and painful tearing, and peeling skin on their faces and hands

The Russian oligarch and at least two senior members of the Ukrainian delegation developed symptoms that included red eyes and peeling skin on their faces and hands. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning earlier this month after a meeting in Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The Chelsea FC owner, who accepted a Ukrainian request to help negotiate an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and at least two senior members of the Ukrainian team, were affected, the WSJ report said.