Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says
Talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi, according to the Kremlin. While described as constructive, the Kremlin indicated that significant challenges remain. The discussions involved envoys from the US, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
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Open questions and key claims
US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed.
Ukraine is waiting for its partners to set a signing date.
If it’s another document of wishful thinking without any real practical tools, it’s better not even to start this discussion.
Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive
The document on security guarantees has yet to be made public.
Kyiv is waiting for its American partners to confirm the date and place before the agreement moves to ratification.
Ukraine is aiming to join the EU by 2027.
Ukraine, Russia and the United States held trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi for two days over the weekend.
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