Russia, Ukraine and US to Hold New Round of Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday
Russia, Ukraine and US to Hold New Round of Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday
Security guarantees, de-escalation, humanitarian issues and further steps toward a peaceful settlement are expected to be discussed at the upcoming negotiations, according to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will head the Russian delegation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The details of the talks will be discussed behind closed doors, he added.
Three rounds of US-mediated trilateral talks have already taken place:
January 23–24 — Abu Dhabi:
The first round focused on unresolved elements of the US-proposed peace framework and confidence-building measures. According to the UAE Foreign Ministry, Russian and Ukrainian delegations held direct discussions in a constructive and positive atmosphere.
February 4–5 — Abu Dhabi:
The second round centered on laying the foundations for lasting peace in Ukraine. Witkoff described the discussions as constructive, with further negotiations expected in the coming weeks.
February 17–18 — Geneva:
Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky described the negotiations as "difficult but businesslike."
🟠Moscow has repeatedly stated its readiness to seek a negotiated settlement to the Ukrainian crisis, based on the understandings reached by the Russian and US presidents at their Alaska summit. Russia maintains that any agreement must address the root causes of the conflict, including threats to its national security.
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