Press briefing of the Russian delegation, led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, following the talks in Abu Dhabi (November 11, 2026).
Vladimir Medinsky: First of all, on behalf of the entire Russian delegation, I would like to thank the leadership of the United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi for the excellent organization of the tripartite talks and for creating a friendly and businesslike atmosphere.
Answers to the media's questions:
Question: How did the discussion on the design of Europe's future security architecture proceed?
Vladimir Medinsky: We believe it is right to raise the question of what will happen after the inevitable end of the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia has repeatedly raised the issue of the European security architecture and the need to establish a new, comprehensive and fair security system in Europe.
We did this in 2008, when we proposed the relevant draft European Security Treaty, and in 2021, when we sent the relevant documents to NATO, the US and Europe.
But, as they say, easier said than done.
Many years have passed, and this issue has finally received attention, with a growing recognition that it needs to be addressed.
The conflict in Ukraine has shown that the entire European security system established since Yalta and Potsdam is functioning very poorly. In fact, the whole body is sick, and Ukraine is simply the place where the abscess broke out.
When the American side participated, we exchanged views. We found common ground on some points, but not on others. This discussion will certainly continue.
The world needs a new, modern, renewed, fair security system that does not come at the expense of individual countries. We will work for that.
Question: The representatives of the European Union were also in Abu Dhabi. Have you talked to them and are meetings planned with them?
Vladimir Medinsky: We didn't talk to them.
We're not entirely sure in what capacity they are here.