AI Brief
- Russia stated it currently has no clear plan for dialogue with Europe regarding the Ukraine conflict, citing lack of willingness from European countries.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Europe must play a role in the peace process and coordinate its position with the United States and Russia.
- Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine ended without agreements on a ceasefire, territorial issues, or security guarantees.
RUSSIA and Ukraine voiced different views Wednesday on Europe's role in settling the conflict, with Russia saying it has no clear plan for dialogue with Europe at this stage and Ukraine insisting Europe must have a place in the peace process.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European countries have so far shown no willingness to help bring about a peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia has no clear idea of what form dialogue with Europe might take, he said, but the issue will inevitably be discussed at some point in the future.
Peskov added that Russian President Vladimir Putin has always been open to talks with representatives of European countries, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and that communication between Russia and the United States will continue.
Speaking to the Danish parliament on the same day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that Europe must have a place in the peaceful settlement of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. European countries should coordinate as closely as possible, he said, so that both the United States and Russia hear Europe's position.
The remarks came as Russia, the United States and Ukraine wrapped up two days of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and Wednesday, their first such meeting since February. The discussions in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ran nearly four hours on the opening day, while Wednesday's session concluded in less than two hours.
Although progress was reported on the prisoner exchange, no agreement was announced on a ceasefire, territorial disputes or long-term security guarantees.
