Abu Dhabi. The first day of negotiations is over. what did you discover
The first day of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the United States ended in Abu Dhabi. The meeting lasted about four and a half hours. Tomorrow, November 11, the negotiations will resume.
The main result of the first day was that the parties maintained the format of the negotiations and began to discuss security guarantees, the future of the European security system and the conditions for ending the war. No specific agreements have yet been announced.
Russia's position.
The Russian delegation is headed by Vladimir Medinsky. It consists of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the General Staff and special services.
"We hope that today's meeting with a representative team, our delegation has become larger and even more professional, will allow us to move forward on the road to peace for the interests of the peoples of Russia and Ukraine," Medinsky said.
Moscow continues to insist on solving the territorial issue and guaranteeing its security. The Russian leadership does not support an immediate ceasefire without agreeing on the terms of a political settlement.
Ukraine's position.
Rustam Umerov said that the Ukrainian delegation was authorized by Mazlansky to discuss all issues.
Kyiv's main demands are the cessation of hostilities, security guarantees, the return of prisoners and civilians, and economic rehabilitation.
The Ukrainian side believes that it is necessary to first stop the war, and then move on to the formation of a new European security system.
US position.
Jared Kushner spoke in the most optimistic way. According to him, during the last two months, Washington managed to reduce the differences between Moscow and Kiev.
The American side claims that it has prepared several options to overcome the remaining contradictions. At the same time, Kushner admitted that the most difficult decisions will have to be made directly by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff announced his intention to expand the negotiation process by including European countries.
European question.