The UN called on Russia and Ukraine to make tangible progress in the negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
This was said by Kayoko Goto, director of the Europe and Central Asia Division of the Departments of Political Affairs and Peace and Peacebuilding Operations.
"We welcome US-led diplomatic efforts, as well as other regional initiatives aimed at promoting dialogue. The UN is ready to provide its capabilities and expertise to support such efforts," she said at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, convened at the initiative of Western countries.