Kremlin calls launch of Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi progress

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that the launch 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 had been any progress "in principle" in the negotiation process amid Russia-Ukraine contact mediated by the United States 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 United States, Ukraine and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi.
• Media reports suggest that the talks have yielded progress on military matters.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the talks as constructive.
• Axios reported that on 24 January, alongside the trilateral format involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia, bilateral Ukraine-Russia talks also took place without US participation.
• Zelenskyy also stated that the United States must be ready for compromise in talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
• On 26 January, Zelenskyy said that preparations are underway for another meeting of the negotiating teams from Ukraine, the United States and Russia, which is planned for Sunday 1 February.

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