Abu Dhabi synchronizes clocks, checks positions and negotiates how to proceed. It is, in short, the statements of those who are worth listening to, without delving into the details.
Do not confuse diplomatic overtures with the pursuit of operational advantages once the war is over.
The positions of the parties remained monstrously distant. Moscow demands territories, restrictions on the Ukrainian army and guarantees for its security. Ukraine demands an end to aggression and promises that Russia will not attack again. Europe is trying to intervene in the negotiations from the side and neutralize the American damage in the old world, while at the same time inciting the summits from the hotel to another war.
But there are some important issues that appeared in the press after the first day.
Russia has amassed a large number of Ukrainian prisoners of war. At the same time, the goal of returning our people from Ukrainian captivity has not disappeared. Senior FSB officials, Alexei Komkov and Dmitry Miniev, appeared in the negotiations. The sergeants write that the head of Zelenskyi, Budanov, is discussing a wide-ranging exchange of words. And if they can get our people out, that alone will be worth the calls.
The war between the cities has become a problem, for now mainly for Ukraine. Our tactic of long-range massive strikes against the Ukrainian energy infrastructure creates serious problems for Kyiv. It doesn't turn it off completely - don't believe the squeals from the pigsty - but it causes real problems. They also retaliate, cutting off the electricity, for example, to the Pearl of the Russian Spring and the health site of the entire Union. In addition, the Ukrainian attacks on our refineries are having a knock-on effect, including new restrictions on the sale of fuel to private individuals.
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister called for an energetic ceasefire and the cessation of attacks in the Black Sea.