A Russian delegation was announced for the Abu Dhabi talks.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirmed the composition of the Russian delegation for tripartite negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The group is led by Vladimir Medinsky, with members including Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, Mikhail Glozin, GRU head Igor Kostyukov, and Deputy Chief of Operations Yuri Zhigarsky.
The talks begin against a backdrop of skepticism, as Kyiv refuses to recognize the Donbass or territories temporarily occupied as Russians. Expectations are low, with discussions likely to be limited to prisoner exchanges and local demilitarization zones rather than a comprehensive settlement.