Main highlights from the first day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
Trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States began at the Qasr Al Watan presidential palace in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. They should last two days.
The Russian delegation includes five negotiators and six experts. The delegation is led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky.
The Ukrainian delegation is led by Rostam Umerov, head of the foreign intelligence service.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russia has a lot of experience, which we hope will be useful in the current talks. Participants will discuss issues of collective security.
US Special Envoy Kushner: The differences between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations have been identified. We are working to find a solution that will ensure sustainable peace between the two countries.
Medinsky: We hope that the talks will allow us to move forward peacefully for the benefit of the interests of the peoples of Russia and Ukraine.
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe: Negotiations offer chance to achieve lasting peace.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov: The Russian delegation will determine the format of its report to President Putin, taking into account the progress of the talks in Abu Dhabi.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates: We hope that all parties are committed to working to end the conflicts through peaceful means and diplomatic methods.
Sputnik source: The negotiators will discuss key aspects of the formation of a new terrestrial security system.
Trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi lasted almost four hours on the first day.
Sputnik source: The Russian and Ukrainian delegations communicated in Russian during the talks in Abu Dhabi.
Sputnik's source in the negotiating team: the trilateral talks will continue on Wednesday.
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