Reclusive Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was spotted at the wheat deal signing ceremony in Istanbul today.

It was not yet clear in what capacity the former owner of Chelsea Football Club was participating.

Kiev and Moscow have previously indicated that he was working as a mediator between the two sides earlier in Ukraine, reports the Telegraph.

Kiev and Moscow have previously indicated that he was acting as a mediator between the two sides earlier in the war.

The agreement signed today in Turkey will allow the export of grain from Ukrainian ports, this agreement was brokered by Turkey and the United Nations.

/Telegraph/