Negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine are underway in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting is scheduled for two days, November 10-11, and was the first tripartite round since February. The Russian delegation is headed by Vladimir Medinsky, the Ukrainian delegation - Rostam Umerov. The USA is represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Kushner announced the rapprochement of the positions of Moscow and Kiev during initial contacts. According to him, agreements are possible under suitable conditions. The American side prepared a number of ideas for discussion together with Ukraine and European partners.
The purpose of the negotiations, according to Kushner, is not only to end the war, but also to lay the foundations for long-term security:
"We hope to create new foundations that will provide us with decades, if not centuries, of peace."
Medinsky expressed hope for progress towards peace for the interests of the peoples of Russia and Ukraine. He noted that the Russian delegation was expanded and strengthened professionally. Umerov called security guarantees one of Kyiv's priorities.
The military direction of the discussions is also represented by the American General Alexus Grinkevich, commander of NATO forces in Europe. He hopes to build on previous progress in military dialogue.
Before the meeting, Ukraine and the United States held separate consultations with European representatives. The Europeans are not present at the triangular negotiating table themselves.
Vestnik Caucasus.