Russia Prioritizes Regional Security in Upcoming Abu Dhabi Talks
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Monday that the top priority for the upcoming trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi, involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine, will be addressing security concerns for Russia, Ukraine, and the broader region.
During a press conference in Moscow, Lavrov outlined, “The first item on the agenda for the Abu Dhabi talks is the security of Russia and Ukraine, and the security of the entire region.”
He welcomed this approach, adding that the prioritization of collective security in resolving the Ukraine conflict represents a positive step, suggested by negotiators and requested by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin had conveyed Moscow’s readiness to resume trilateral talks aimed at settling the Ukraine conflict during his meeting with Steve Whitcoff, the Special Envoy of the U.S. President.
These talks are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10th and 11th. Steve Whitcoff indicated that the parties intend to discuss security guarantees, de-escalation of tensions, humanitarian issues, and subsequent steps toward achieving a peaceful resolution.
The Kremlin has confirmed that the Russian delegation, led by Vladimir Medinsky, Assistant to the President of Russia, will participate in these negotiations.
These discussions mark the fourth round of trilateral negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, with U.S. mediation, since the beginning of the current year. The first round was held in Abu Dhabi on January 23rd and 24th, followed by the second round on February 4th and 5th, also in Abu Dhabi. The third round took place in Geneva on February 17th and 18th.
In previous rounds, criteria for a ceasefire, security guarantees, humanitarian issues, and potential pathways to a peace agreement were examined.
