Russia sends 'clown' Medinsky to peace talks, signaling no end to war

Russia will send a delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky to upcoming negotiations with Ukraine and the USA in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, signaling Moscow's apparent lack of interest in ending the war. Medinsky, who previously attended talks in Geneva and Istanbul, has been criticized for threatening Ukrainians with death and citing Russia's 21-year war against Sweden as a precedent for endless fighting. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed his appointment as delegation head. The talks are expected to cover post-war security arrangements, humanitarian issues, and de-escalation. However, Russia continues to demand Ukrainian troop withdrawal from Donbass, NATO renunciation, recognition of annexed territories, and removal of President Zelensky's government, showing no signs of compromise.