During the negotiations in Abu Dhabi, the Russian side outlined a key condition for stabilizing the situation. According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, it will be impossible to achieve a stable and long-term settlement without creating a full-fledged security architecture.
Russia's Position and Assessment of Europe's Actions
Ryabkov noted that Moscow has not received a single constructive proposal from European countries regarding the Ukrainian issue. He characterized Europe's current role, having taken on the maintenance of Ukraine, as destructive and hollow, adding that European capitals intend to continue military aid supplies.
During the discussion of the conflict's causes, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexis Grinkevich was present at the negotiations, whose participation, according to the diplomat, added professionalism to the discussion. Meanwhile, Russian military representatives also demonstrated a high level of preparation.
Regarding the US position, the Deputy Foreign Minister reported that the American side is demonstrating an understanding of objective reality and is attempting to facilitate ensuring that future agreements on Ukraine are not disrupted.
Context
Earlier, trilateral negotiations between representatives of Russia, the US, and Ukraine took place in Abu Dhabi. Following this, US Presidential special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
