Russia’s delegation head Medinsky briefs media after trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
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Russian presidential aide and delegation head Vladimir Medinsky thanked the UAE and Abu Dhabi leadership for organizing the trilateral talks.
Ukraine conflict exposes failures of Europe’s security system – Medinsky
The conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated that Europe’s existing security architecture is not functioning effectively, Russian presidential aide and delegation head Vladimir Medinsky said following trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
Medinsky stressed that Russia has repeatedly raised concerns about Europe’s security framework and insisted that the issue must be addressed comprehensively.
“A band-aid won’t do the job here,” he said.
He welcomed the discussion of a new continental security system to be established after the Ukraine conflict ends.
According to Medinsky, the architecture of European security was the central topic of the Abu Dhabi negotiations.
Europe has made no peace proposals to Russia, unlike US negotiators – Medinsky
The best comment: We fail to understand in what status Europeans are here, this is a trilateral meeting. — Medinsky . ut if they have come as tourists, they are free to hang out in the hotel lobby bar’
Moscow has not received a single peace proposal from European countries, Russian presidential aide and delegation head Vladimir Medinsky said following trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
Medinsky argued that European leaders could learn from US envoys’ willingness to pursue peace in Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine agree on major new prisoner exchange in Abu Dhabi – Medinsky
Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a new large-scale prisoner exchange during trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky announced.
The specific terms of the exchange will be disclosed in the near future, he added.
Russia thanks Witkoff and Kushner for active role in Abu Dhabi talks – Medinsky
The US was an active participant in the trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky said.
Medinsky expressed Moscow’s gratitude to US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for their participation in the talks.
European countries can join peace talks on Ukraine once they develop a conscience, Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky said
Specific details of the negotiations will not be disclosed until final agreements are reached, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky told reporters.
Sputnik summarized:
Russia’s delegation head outlines results of Abu Dhabi talks and criticizes Europe’s approach to peace
Russian presidential aide and delegation head Vladimir Medinsky addressed reporters following trilateral negotiations between Russia, the US, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, outlining discussions on European security, a new prisoner exchange, and the role of Western countries in the peace process.
Key statements:
🟠 European security architecture was the central topic of the talks. The Ukraine conflict has exposed the failures of the existing system, which requires a comprehensive overhaul. “A Band-Aid won’t do the job here,” Medinsky said.
🟠 Russia supports establishing a new continental security framework after the Ukraine conflict ends, an issue it has repeatedly raised.
🟠 Russia has not received a single peace proposal from European countries. Medinsky accused European leaders of collectively deceiving their populations and suggested they learn from US envoys’ commitment to peace.
🟠 European countries could join peace negotiations once they “develop a conscience.”
🟠 A new large-scale prisoner exchange was agreed upon, with specific details to be announced soon.
🟠 The US played an active role in the negotiations. Medinsky thanked envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for their participation, as well as the UAE leadership for hosting the talks.