Lavrov reveals key topic of Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Photo: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (Getty Images)
Russia has confirmed that security issues concerning Ukraine, Russia and the entire region will be the main topic of talks in Abu Dhabi, according to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.
Lavrov also mentioned a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the importance of the security component in the negotiation process.
"I heard Marco Rubio's statement that security issues are becoming crucial in the talks in Abu Dhabi and in the situation surrounding the Ukrainian conflict in general. Moreover, the agenda for the Abu Dhabi talks specifically provides for security issues concerning Russia, Ukraine and the region as a whole to be the first item," the Russian foreign minister said.
The next round of talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia aimed at ending the war is scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi.
Ahead of the meeting, it became known that European representatives would also join the talks. France's participation was confirmed by the country's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
The Ukrainian delegation will be led by Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov. It will also include Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov, Davyd Arakhamia, Sergiy Kyslytsya and Vadym Skibitskyi.
The Russian delegation will once again be led by Vladimir Medinsky.
