Kremlin says start of Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi represents progress

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that the start of trilateral talks between delegations from Ukraine, the United States and Russia can be considered progress.

Source: Russian outlet Interfax

Details: Peskov was asked whether there has been any progress "in principle" in the negotiation process given the US-brokered Russia-Ukraine contact in Abu Dhabi.

Quote from Peskov: "Overall, the very fact that an entire range of complex issues related to settlement is being discussed at the expert level can already be considered progress – the start of such a dialogue."

Background:

• On 23-24 January, trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi.
• Media reports suggest that progress on military matters was made at the talks.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the talks as constructive.
• Axios reported that on 24 January, in addition to the trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia talks, bilateral Ukraine-Russia talks also took place without US involvement.
• Zelenskyy has stated that the US must also be prepared to compromise in the talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
• On 26 January, Zelenskyy said that preparations are underway for the next meeting of the negotiating teams from Ukraine, the US and Russia, which is planned for Sunday 1 February.

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