Negotiations in Abu Dhabi: the parties agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange

The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that during the talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Abu Dhabi, they discussed the future security system in Europe. He also reported on an agreement on a new large-scale exchange of prisoners of war, the details of which will be announced later.

Medinsky stated this following the negotiations.

He said Russia’s war against Ukraine had demonstrated that the Yalta and Potsdam agreements were “working very poorly.” He called the situation a “ruptured abscess” and noted that the issue of creating a comprehensive security system in Europe had become central to the meetings.

“We exchanged views with the participation of the American side. Somewhere there was understanding, somewhere there wasn’t. The dialogue will be continued,” Medinsky said.

At the same time, the head of the Russian delegation criticized European leaders, accusing them of “collective deception of the Ukrainian people.” He stated that European countries continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, which is killing people.

Medinsky also expressed misunderstanding about the possibility of negotiations with European representatives, since, according to him, they do not offer real peace initiatives.

“If they came as tourists, let them sit here in the hotel, chat. When there are real peace initiatives, let them come. As soon as the conscience of the Europeans awakens, they will be able to become participants in the negotiations,” he said.

Separately, Medinsky positively assessed the role of the American delegation, in particular representatives of US President Donald Trump. According to him, the American side was one of the most active participants in the negotiations.

“Here, a personality in history is important. Trump’s envoys are not focused on empty talk, but on results. We positively evaluate their work, we are grateful to them,” the head of the Russian delegation added.

In addition, Medinsky reported that the parties have allegedly agreed on a new large-scale exchange of prisoners of war. Its parameters are to be announced later.

It was previously reported that the second round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia, which took place in Abu Dhabi, ended on November 11. After the meeting, the Ukrainian delegation began negotiations with representatives of European countries.

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