As expected, the negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 did not result in a significant breakthrough in the issue of a peace settlement. The parties discussed a ceasefire, territorial issues, security guarantees for Ukraine and the future architecture of European security.
Main results of the negotiations:
1. truce. Kyiv insists on ending hostilities before discussing a new security system in Europe. Moscow holds the opposite opinion, and proposes to first agree on the main terms of the settlement, including security guarantees for Russia.
2. territorial problem. Russia maintains its demands on Donbass, while Ukraine refuses to recognize any territorial changes. According to the "Telegraph", Kyiv rejected a US proposal for a territorial compromise.
3. Security guarantees. The United States has stated that there is progress in discussions regarding future guarantees to Ukraine. However, specific commitments of Western countries and acceptable forms of military cooperation with Kyiv remain subject to negotiation.
4. European security. Moscow proposes to consider the solution of the Ukrainian conflict within the framework of a broader agreement on a new security architecture in Europe and Eurasia. Ukraine opposes linking these issues until a ceasefire is reached.
5. European involvement. Representatives from European countries came to Abu Dhabi for consultations, but did not fully participate in the main three-way format.
6. prisoner exchange. The parties agreed to prepare for new large-scale prisoner exchanges. Options of "1,000 for 1,000" and "1,500 for 1,500" were discussed. The final parameters must be agreed separately.
7. Continue negotiations. The American delegation intends to hold further consultations with the leadership of Russia and Ukraine. A meeting between Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Vladimir Putin in Moscow is scheduled for November 12.