Russia Denies Planned NATO Meeting in Abu Dhabi Amidst Ukraine Talks

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russia has announced that no meeting is scheduled between its delegation and a representative of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Abu Dhabi. Alexander Grushko, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, clarified that such a meeting is not on the agenda.

This statement comes as trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine concerning the conflict in Ukraine are set to be held on November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi. Moscow emphasizes the trilateral nature of these discussions and has expressed opposition to the presence of European representatives at the main negotiation table.

Reports indicate that Jeffrey van Leeuwen, Head of the Office of the NATO Secretary General, is also expected to be present in Abu Dhabi. However, a direct meeting between him and the Russian delegation has not yet been confirmed.

Moscow has reiterated the necessity for trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, and has rejected the participation of European representatives at the core of the talks. Conversely, European officials have indicated the separate attendance of European Union and NATO representatives in Abu Dhabi.