Kremlin says Russia will keep fighting in Ukraine until Kyiv makes 'decisions'

MOSCOW: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Russian troops would keep fighting in Ukraine until Kyiv made "decisions" that could bring the war to an end.

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The Kremlin says fighting will continue until Ukraine makes "decisions" acceptable to Moscow as a new round of talks begins in Abu Dhabi.
Russia's stance remains unchanged, insisting Ukraine must surrender the rest of the Donbas - a demand Kyiv refuses.
Both Ukrainian and US negotiators are aware of Russia's position as discussions move forward despite no sign of compromise from Moscow.

Russia's position remains unchanged, which is known to both Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators, Peskov said. A new round of peace talks began in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Ukraine rejects Russia's demand that it cede the remainder of its Donbas region, land that Moscow's forces have not captured in four years of fighting.