No compromise reached at Abu Dhabi talks

Talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi fail to produce results

During yesterday's meeting in Abu Dhabi No signs of compromise have been reached between the parties. This is reported by the agency Reuters with reference to sources familiar with the negotiations.

What is known about the positions of the parties

According to Reuters, despite the multilateral format of the talks, No significant convergence of positions occurred. The agency's sources note that the key differences remain around territorial issue.

At the same time, it is reported that The US and Russia continue to put pressure on Ukraine, insisting on scenarios that involve Kyiv's abandonment of Donbas as part of a potential settlement.

Ukraine's position

As Reuters reminds us, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly stated that the issue of territorial integrity is a matter of principle, and that any agreements that involve the loss of Ukrainian territories are unacceptable to Kyiv.

Context.

The talks in Abu Dhabi are seen as one of the key diplomatic platforms involving Ukraine, the US and Russia. At the same time, Western diplomats recognise that The territorial issue remains the most complex and sensitive in the process of finding a political settlement to the war.

Earlier, Western media had already reported the existence of non-public scenarios, The agreement provides for serious concessions on the part of Ukraine in exchange for financial assistance and security guarantees.