The Kremlin stressed on Monday that negotiations in Abu Dhabi would have a strictly 'trilateral' format, bringing together representatives of Russia, Ukraine and the United States, following Paris's announcement regarding the 'presence' of Europeans at the table. The Russian presidential spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, clarified that 'Americans have their own channels of communication with Europeans, and Ukrainians have their own channels with Europeans', suggesting indirect and separate coordination rather than direct participation in the main discussions. Dmitry Peskov reconfirmed Russia’s position, emphasizing that any consultations with the European bloc would take place through separate channels, not within the framework of the main trilateral forum. [1]
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand emphasized on Monday the 'importance' of the talks in Abu Dhabi and expressed confidence in the quality of exchanges, stating to AFP that it is 'positive' that the parties are prepared to discuss a potential agreement. Anita Anand specified in an interview with AFP on the sidelines of a G7 meeting that the first important point is indeed the reunion, given that the parties have not met at a negotiation table for some time. [1]
Negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, mediated by the United States, are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, after more than eight months of hiatus, with discreet hopes of advancing toward a diplomatic resolution of the conflict. Tuesday is expected to focus on diplomacy, although fighting continues on the ground, and the focus is turning toward finding a path to peace. This is the first time since the Geneva negotiations in February that the two sides will meet again for talks. [1]
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