In search of peace. Russia announces end of talks with Ukraine
Russia has announced the end of peace talks with Ukraine after a brief meeting in Abu Dhabi. This marked the first direct negotiations in nine months, lasting about two hours. The Ukrainian delegation is now meeting with European and American representatives following the talks. Despite initial constructive discussions, significant disagreements remain, particularly regarding Moscow's demands, which Ukraine rejects. European leaders attempted to influence the talks by sending representatives, but Russia had no plans to engage with them.
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