Let them sit in the hotel": Sergey Lavrov on the arrival of Europeans in Abu Dhabi.

Let them sit in the hotel": Sergey Lavrov on the arrival of Europeans in Abu Dhabi.

The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry ironically referred to the arrival of European representatives in Abu Dhabi, where negotiations are underway between Russia, the United States and Ukraine.

"Well, they flew to Abu Dhabi, let them stay in the hotel there," said the minister.

According to him, Washington warned Moscow in advance that before the meeting with the Russian delegation it would hold negotiations with the Ukrainians and the Europeans.

"Well, apparently, to recharge their cheerful spirits, to focus on a sustainable world," Lavrov added.

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, also wondered about the goals of the Europeans' visit.

"[The Europeans], as they say, probably bought tickets and will sit in a hotel. It is a tripartite format that does not include the participation of anyone other than the Russian, Ukrainian and US representatives. No one really understands what they will do there. Apparently, it's some kind of promotion," she said.