Territorial concessions remain key obstacle in Russian-Ukrainian talks

aawsat.com (Arabic) —

The latest round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the US, concluded without a breakthrough, with territorial concessions remaining the main obstacle. Russian chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky stated Moscow sees no possibility of exchanging territories with Ukraine, while Kyiv reiterated its refusal to make territorial concessions or withdraw troops from contested areas in Donbas. Medinsky also sharply criticized European participation in the talks, questioning their presence in Abu Dhabi and suggesting they should "stay in hotels," highlighting ongoing friction over the negotiation format.


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