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Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as

Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks
France 24 — 9 June 2026
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Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as go-between since the start of Russia’s invasion.

This report comes from France 24. The story centres on Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks. Full coverage and background context is available at the original source. Readers seeking more detail on this developing topic are encouraged to follow updates from France 24 and related outlets covering this beat.

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