Russia and Ukraine conclude trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi mediated by the United States.
Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded a second day of trilateral peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The talks, which began on Tuesday, focused on security and humanitarian issues. Discussions between the three parties have reportedly stalled.
- Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine met in Abu Dhabi for the first time in nine months with US mediation.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the four-hour discussions in Abu Dhabi very productive.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the first day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi was constructive and substantive.
- The Russian delegation will be headed by Presidential Assistant Vladimir Medinsky.
- Russian and Ukrainian officials are scheduled to meet for two days of US-brokered talks.
- The Ukrainian delegation in Abu Dhabi is led by intelligence chief Rustem Umierow.
- Russia launched 162 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight.
- France stated that European security and peace in Ukraine are inseparable issues.
- Russian forces hold about a fifth of Ukraine.
- Sergei Lavrov stated Moscow prefers a European security framework before war specifics.
- Lavrov stated that Russia will not agree to another ceasefire until it knows what comes next.
- Ukrainian delegation met with representatives from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and the European Commission.
- Russia does not want European powers to participate in negotiations.
- A US representative told Reuters that Zelenskyy and Putin might compromise on territory.
- Jared Kushner told delegates recent contacts narrowed gaps between sides.
- The first round of talks lasted over four hours.
- The Russian delegation intends to issue press statements following discussions.
- Ukrainian strikes reduced Russia's oil refining capacity by 30 percent.
- The Kremlin said the Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi had not been in contact with European representatives there.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the talks covered a major prisoner-of-war exchange involving 1,000-for-1,000 or 1,500-for-1,500 swaps.
- Rustem Umerov stated that a trilateral format involving the U.S. and Russia will occur first.
- The parties discussed humanitarian steps and possible parameters during the dialogue.
- It is the first time since February that Russia has spoken directly with Ukraine.
- Ukraine reportedly seeks at least ten years of financial support.
- The Ukrainian delegation announced negotiations will resume on Wednesday.
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