Kremlin: Russian Delegation to Make Decision on Abu Dhabi Talks Based on Their Progress

Moscow -- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Tuesday that the Russian delegation participating in the trilateral negotiations on the Ukrainian crisis in Abu Dhabi would base its decisions on the developments of the talks, urging against anticipating outcomes or making predictions about their results before the discussions conclude. In a statement, the Kremlin spokesperson ruled out commenting on the prospects of reaching concrete agreements during the current round or assessing their chances of success compared to previous rounds, emphasizing that it is still too early to answer such questions while talks are ongoing. For his part, Russian Presidential Assistant and head of the negotiating delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, expressed hope that the Abu Dhabi talks would contribute to progress toward peace, noting that strengthening Russian representation and expanding the delegation would support the negotiations in a manner that serves the interests of both the Russian and Ukrainian peoples. The delegations participating in the talks, hosted by the UAE capital on November 10 and 11, are exploring ways to advance diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Ukrainian crisis, with participation from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine, and with U.S. mediation, but without direct European presence at the negotiating table. (End) Dan / A.M.S.