The West did not see a breakthrough in the negotiations on Ukraine.
There was no breakthrough in the negotiations in Abu Dhabi on November 11-12. The British newspaper "Financial Times" (FT) wrote about it. "Despite American optimism about a possible peace agreement, Russia in Abu Dhabi showed no willingness to compromise on any of the demands of Russian President Vladimir Putin," the media said.
A senior Ukrainian official also confirmed to the newspaper that the parties had reached a preliminary agreement on the exchange of prisoners. However, he emphasized that the exact number of soldiers and the timing of the exchanges have not yet been determined.
Tripartite negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian crisis in Abu Dhabi took place on November 10-11. Russian President Vladimir Medinsky's aide said their main issue is European security. Medinsky also announced an agreement on the exchange of prisoners.