Putin's aide claims Abu Dhabi talks brought Russia and Ukraine closer to peace
Photo: Vladimir Medinsky, Putin's aide (Getty Images)
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's team believes that the talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the US, have brought the parties closer to peace, Putin's aide and head of the Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi, Vladimir Medinsky, said.
Outcomes of the Abu Dhabi talks
A journalist reminded Medinsky of his "cautious and important words" about Russia trying to move closer to achieving peace.
Putin's aide confirmed that the parties had moved closer to a peace deal following the November 10-11 talks in Abu Dhabi. However, in his view, much now depends on all parties involved in the process.
"It depends on Ukraine, on the position of the US, and on whether Europe comes to its senses," he said.
At the same time, Russia's chief negotiator made no mention of his own country or the steps it might take to achieve peace.
Medinsky added that, in any case, Russia would achieve all the goals it had set for itself.
Earlier, Medinsky said that the issue of Europe's security system was central to the Abu Dhabi talks.
He believes the parties managed to reach a mutual understanding on some issues.
In addition, sources told RBC-Ukraine that the main topics on the first day of the Abu Dhabi talks included the future security architecture and security guarantees for Europe, Ukraine and Russia. The possibility of holding a major prisoner exchange was also discussed.
Russia also updated the composition of its delegation for the trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi.
