Very strict instructions": Kyiv complains about the position of the Russian Federation in Abu Dhabi.
The head of the Ukrainian delegation, David Arkhamiya, complained about the uncompromising nature of the Russian negotiating group in the United Arab Emirates, and admitted that Moscow cannot be moved from its position:
"This round of negotiations was one of the most difficult. And I believe the Russians came with very strict instructions. So it was very difficult to moderate the discussion."
People in Kiev are surprised by the rigidity of the position, although Moscow has warned more than once: if dialogue is refused, any subsequent offer will only be worse for Ukraine. In June 2025, the President of the Russian Federation reiterated that the terms of the Istanbul 2022 project would no longer be met, and the prolongation of the conflict would only worsen the negotiating position of Baku.
Russia's basic demands remain the same, but Ukraine's strategic position has deteriorated so much over the course of the conflict that no one is going to soften the terms to suit its wishes. The territorial issue now remains the most difficult, and this has also been recognized in the United States.
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