Russia Cites Middle East Tensions as Obstacle to Peace Talks
Yuri Ushakov announced that Middle East instability makes the timing for three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States uncertain.
Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov announced that the timing for the next round of three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States remains uncertain. He cited regional instability, specifically the fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran, as a primary obstacle that precludes a meeting in the near future.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for a meeting in Abu Dhabi between November 6 and November 10. However, Ushakov stated that Moscow has not proposed a specific date and noted that the schedule depends on the general situation and the battlefield.
Ushakov also denied that European negotiators would be included in the consultations. This contradicts recent assertions from the leaders of Britain, Germany, and France, who claimed Europe would play a role in the US-mediated ceasefire negotiations between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.
