The future of Europe’s security architecture was the central issue discussed during trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, according to Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation.
Medinsky said the conflict in Ukraine had exposed serious weaknesses in Europe’s existing security framework, making a comprehensive reassessment necessary. He stressed the importance of establishing a new continental security system once hostilities come to an end.
The Russian delegation chief also sharply criticized the leadership of several European countries, accusing them of collectively deceiving the Ukrainian people while providing financial and military support to one of the parties involved in the conflict. He questioned the purpose of holding talks with these governments, arguing that Moscow had received no concrete peace proposals from them.
Medinsky thanked US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for their efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement. He suggested that European politicians should follow their example and demonstrate a similar commitment to ending the conflict. He also argued that European countries could join the negotiations once their leaders developed a sense of conscience.
Beyond European security, the delegations addressed humanitarian issues. Medinsky announced that the participants had reached an agreement on another large-scale prisoner-of-war exchange.
The Russian official reiterated that discussions about Europe’s post-conflict security arrangements were essential. However, he emphasized that specific details of the negotiations would not be disclosed until final agreements had been reached.