The Foreign Ministry commented on Abramovich's visit to Kyiv
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on reports of Russian businessman Roman Abramovich’s visit to Kyiv. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, Heorhiy Tykhyi, the Ukrainian government is ready to use all available tools and contacts that could contribute to achieving a just and lasting peace.
Foreign Ministry Assessment: Diplomacy for Peace
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tykhyi urged the media not to look for betrayal in behind-the-scenes negotiations with a representative of the Russian oligarchy. He emphasized that the head of state had previously personally provided “frank” and comprehensive explanations regarding this meeting.
Commenting on the logistical nuances of the Russian billionaire’s arrival amid closed borders and war, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson spoke with irony.
"As for the specific details of organizing Abramovich’s visit: I won’t surprise you with anything interesting… We can say for sure that he didn’t fly by plane, obviously. I can only add that the President of Ukraine uses every opportunity, even the smallest one, to bring peace closer. That is the correct and comprehensive assessment of this contact," Tykhyi concluded.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Georgiy Tykhyi made these remarks at a briefing in Kyiv on Wednesday, citing "Interfax-Ukraine."
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