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Putin is not ready to make peace in Abu Dhabi
Putin's refusal to make peace signals stalled diplomacy, elevating geopolitical risk.
Context
What happened: Russia, Ukraine and the United States began a new round of US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10, with talks scheduled to continue on November 11. The talks follow a humanitarian evacuation from Oleshky.
Key numbers: Talks began November 10 and continue November 11. Oleshky's population fell from 25,000 to 2,000 under Russian occupation.
Why it matters: The source argues progress is unlikely: Moscow appointed Vladimir Medinsky, who led prior Istanbul delegations, suggesting Russia's position has not changed and its aim remains Ukraine's surrender.
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What changed
Russia, Ukraine and the United States began a new round of US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10, with talks scheduled to continue on November 11. The talks follow a humanitarian evacuation from Oleshky.
Why it matters
The source argues progress is unlikely: Moscow appointed Vladimir Medinsky, who led prior Istanbul delegations, suggesting Russia's position has not changed and its aim remains Ukraine's surrender.