Russia, US, and Ukraine Conclude Talks in Abu Dhabi, Agree on Prisoner Exchange
Russia, the US, and Ukraine wrap up talks in Abu Dhabi, reaching an agreement on a significant prisoner exchange and discussing future security.
Abu Dhabi, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine concluded in Abu Dhabi on November 11. The trilateral discussions led to an agreement on a large-scale prisoner exchange, as confirmed by Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation.
During a press conference, Medinsky announced that details regarding the prisoner exchange would be made public soon. He emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue moving forward.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, Medinsky stated that the talks also addressed humanitarian issues, with European security arrangements being a significant focus. While he noted that some consensus was reached on various topics, he did not provide specific details.
Medinsky highlighted the necessity of discussing post-war security arrangements early on, as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has revealed numerous vulnerabilities within Europe’s existing security framework. He advocated for a fair and balanced security structure that considers the interests of all nations involved.
Jared Kushner, a member of the US delegation, described the prisoner exchange agreement as one of the positive outcomes of the negotiations. He indicated that the final number of prisoners would be determined on Thursday. Kushner and US special envoy Steve Biegun plan to travel to Moscow for further discussions aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict.
He mentioned that if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to the US demands for ending the war, both officials will seek to make progress in Moscow before meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Kushner acknowledged Russia’s security concerns and noted that suggestions for reducing tensions were solicited. He also mentioned that NATO and European nations would be included in the ongoing discussion process. European representatives participated in the two-day talks, marking the first face-to-face meeting of Russian, American, and Ukrainian officials since February.
