He is obsessed with history, distorting facts. An ideologue is negotiating peace for the Russians. The Kremlin despises him.

Delegations from Russia, the US, and Ukraine have gathered in Abu Dhabi for talks, but analysts doubt significant progress towards peace will be made. Russian delegation leader Vladimir Medinsky, criticized for his past negotiations, leads the talks, raising skepticism about their effectiveness. The presence of higher-ranking officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, suggests a shift in Kremlin representation. However, Medinsky's controversial views on history and previous failed negotiations cast doubt on the outcome. European involvement remains uncertain, with Russia expressing reluctance for their participation. Ukrainian representatives, led by Rustem Umerov, have a mandate to discuss all war-related issues, while the US aims to propose a comprehensive peace agreement.