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Is Putin poisoning people again?

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Urmstongran Mon 28-Mar-22 18:25:56

Roman Abramovich reportedly survived an alleged poisoning attempt earlier this month.

The Russian oligarch and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms of a suspected poisoning following a meeting they attended in Kyiv in early March, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Mr Abramovich was said to have shown symptoms including peeling skin on his face and hands, and red teary eyes.

According to one early unconfirmed report, Mr Abramovich allegedly lost his sight for several hours.

This might be a warning shot. It’s scary stuff.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 28-Mar-22 18:36:22

I have just read this on SKY rather worrying, but unfortunately not surprising.

Casdon Mon 28-Mar-22 18:36:27

Why would Putin send a warning shot to Abramovich if they are allegedly close allies. It doesn’t make sense does it?

MerylStreep Mon 28-Mar-22 18:45:13

Casdon
Putin doesn’t know which way one of his closest allies is going to jump. That was a warning shot across his bow ( yacht reference ?)

GrannyGravy13 Mon 28-Mar-22 18:47:58

Casdon

Why would Putin send a warning shot to Abramovich if they are allegedly close allies. It doesn’t make sense does it?

Has anything President Putin has done recently make sense?

GrannyGravy13 Mon 28-Mar-22 18:48:37

MerylStreep

Casdon
Putin doesn’t know which way one of his closest allies is going to jump. That was a warning shot across his bow ( yacht reference ?)

I tend to agree, he is letting it be known he can reach anyone anywhere.

Urmstongran Mon 28-Mar-22 19:00:18

Just as he did with the Salisbury attack over here.
It’s scary and shocking isn’t it?

Iam64 Mon 28-Mar-22 19:55:03

It surely is urmston, scary and shocking. He’s predictably unpredictable - the worst kind of keeping everyone on their toes

Urmstongran Mon 28-Mar-22 20:08:00

Putin is too powerful in Russia. You can imagine him saying to the scientists “just the right amount to scare him”.
Reminding Abramovitch who’s boss.

MerylStreep Mon 28-Mar-22 20:29:22

He supped with the devil. He got all he deserved. Well not quite ?

Callistemon21 Mon 28-Mar-22 20:50:34

Iam64

It surely is urmston, scary and shocking. He’s predictably unpredictable - the worst kind of keeping everyone on their toes

If he'll do this to his supposed friends what hope for anyone who opposes him?

Iam64 Mon 28-Mar-22 21:28:59

Exactly Callistemon.
Every time I hear one of the Ukrainian politicians or military people speak, I’m more impressed by them. Their humanity, sense of decency shines through. Pity someone doesn’t poison
Putin ( is this a terrible thought

Callistemon21 Mon 28-Mar-22 21:51:41

Yes, but I've had worse!

Urmstongran Mon 28-Mar-22 22:03:40

Possibly Putin didn't like Abramovich’s daughter spouting off against him?

Callistemon21 Mon 28-Mar-22 22:06:01

So poisoned her father?

As you do!!

Urmstongran Mon 28-Mar-22 22:12:47

A warning. ☠️

maddyone Mon 28-Mar-22 23:33:59

I think I hate Putin. Normally I would be appalled at the very idea of feeling hate for another human being, but Putin………