Russia Tempers Trump's Ukraine Deal Hopes Before Abu Dhabi Talks

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Russia tempered expectations Friday over US President Donald Trump's announcement of a "big and beautiful" Ukraine deal, with the Kremlin noting Europe's lack of willingness to discuss continental security. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said Europeans have not yet designated a negotiator. The remarks follow a White House meeting between Trump and Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, and a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as talks gain momentum after US midterm elections. The European Commission remained cautious, with spokeswoman Paula Pinho saying "a lot of work remains" for a peace deal, and stressing the EU decides its own security matters independently.


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