Russia believes that the main focus of the new peace talks on Russia's war against Ukraine, which will begin in Abu Dhabi later on Tuesday, November 10, will be an attempt to "develop the key elements of a new postwar security system for Europe." Reuters reports this, citing a source in the Russian delegation, writes UNN.
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Russian and Ukrainian officials plan to gather later that day for two-day talks mediated by the United States—the first since February—after US President Donald Trump suggested last week that a broad peace deal was possible in their 4.5-year war and could include European security, the outlet notes.
A source in the delegation said that "the meeting will focus on developing mechanisms to prevent threats and strengthen regional stability."
"Although the ‘Ukrainian settlement,’ being a matter of critical importance, is only one aspect of this broad-ranging discussion, it is subordinate to the main goal—creating a comprehensive and indivisible security architecture for the entire continent," the source said.
Representatives of France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the European Union, NATO and Italy are also expected to be in Abu Dhabi and are expected to speak with American and Ukrainian officials. Russia has not said that it will hold any direct talks with Europeans this week.
The 11-member Russian delegation is headed by Kremlin chief of staff aide Vladimir Medinsky and also includes two deputy foreign ministers and a number of senior military and intelligence officials.