Russia and Ukraine have only one demarcation line - the state border. Vladimir Putin stated this in a meeting with American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner after trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Vladimir Medinsky, Kirill Dmitriev and Yuri Ushkov also participate in the conversation.
The main thing from the negotiations in the Kremlin:
- The president suggested organizing a humanitarian mission in Konstantinovka based on Alyoshak's experience. For this, Russia needs 5 days to evacuate the area near the city;.
- According to Putin, he would like peace in Ukraine to last forever;.
- - Moscow has always said that the presence of foreign troops in Ukraine is unacceptable to it, as it threatens the national security of the Russian Federation, the head of state said;.
- The head of state asked the American representatives to convey their thanks to Donald Trump and his wife for organizing the contacts between Moscow and Kiev, as well as for participating in the solution of the humanitarian issue in Alsheki.
- The Russian leader noted successes in the humanitarian field. Vitkoff, in turn, said that the upcoming exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine indicates progress in the settlement.
- European representatives did not participate in the negotiations at the table, but were informed about the contacts, Witkoff said. He also promised to pass on information to Zelensky about today's meeting in the Kremlin.
- According to Kushner, the Americans see the desire of the Europeans to participate in negotiations and end the conflict. In addition, Washington has already begun to discuss with them the security architecture on the continent.
"Moscow knows that Kiev raises the issue of "grey areas," added Putin.