Russia pushes for overhaul of Europe's security architecture at Abu Dhabi talks
Photo: Talks in Abu Dhabi (Foreign Intelligence Service press service)
The issue of Europe's security architecture was central to the talks in Abu Dhabi. The parties managed to reach a mutual understanding on some issues, according to Russian leader Vladimir Putin's aide, Vladimir Medinsky
"Russia believes it is right to raise the question of what will happen to security after the inevitable end of the conflict in Ukraine," he said.
Medinsky stressed that the world needs a fair security system that does not harm any country.
"The security system in Europe needs to be 'treated' as a whole; a 'band-aid won't do the job,'" he added.
The Russian leader's aide also said that Russian representatives had not spoken with Europeans in Abu Dhabi. He added that "their status here is unclear."
As a reminder, RBC-Ukraine sources reported that the main topics on the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi were the future security architecture and security guarantees for Europe, Ukraine and Russia. The possibility of a major prisoner exchange was also discussed.
It should be noted that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the second day of talks would focus on a ceasefire, energy security and the situation in the Black Sea.
