Roman Abramovich Seen for First Time in Public Since Suspected Poisoning Reports

• Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was spotted in Istanbul where peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine crisis are taking place
• The Russian billionaire has found himself at the centre of the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine
• Abramovich is understood to be playing a pivotal role in attempts to broker a peace deal between the two countries
• It was during the round of the peace talks the 55-year-old is said to have fallen victim to suspected poisoning

Embattled Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been seen for the first time since he reportedly fell victim to suspected poisoning.

The sanctioned Russian billionaire was spotted in Istanbul ahead of the next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Roman Abramovich exhibited symptoms of poisoning

His public appearance came just days after it was reported that Abramovich and two other negotiators in the peace talks exhibited signs of poisoning earlier in the month.

The Wall Street Journal claimed those affected have had to endure painful, constant tearing from red eyes.

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The skin on their faces and hands is also said to have been peeling - but their lives remain out of any danger.

However, a probe into the incident by a German forensic team failed to establish the cause of the symptoms.

Roman Abramovich's role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Abramovich, who is believed to have close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, is understood to be playing a pivotal role in attempts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

The 55-year-old's role in the peace talks has seen him move between Moscow, Turkey and Ukraine in recent weeks.

It was during one of the trips that he was recently spotted, with the appearance coming after reports emerged on his alleged poisoning.

The Sun reports the Chelsea owner was spotted in the Turkish capital, Istanbul, where the peace talks are taking place.

Roman Abramovich is looking to buy another club

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Roman Abramovich's love for football seems undying as the Russian billionaire is already plotting moves to own another football club in Europe.

The 55-year-old has lost control of Chelsea following heavy sanctions by the UK Government with all his assets frozen.

According to a report via Sport Bible, Abramovich has now opened talks to buy Turkish Super Lig club, Goztepe, as he looks to return to football club ownership.

The club founded in 1925 could be Abramovich's second stint in club ownership following his takeover of Chelsea in 2003.