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Russia–Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi Conclude With Claims of Progress but No Agreement Announced
By Maya Wilson
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U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, have concluded, with negotiators from both sides describing progress in the discussions but no formal agreement announced, according to Anadolu and Reuters reporting carried by Al-Monitor.
Ukraine’s chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, described the outcome as “huge progress,” Anadolu reported. The statement reflected Kyiv’s assessment of the negotiations, but the report did not announce a signed agreement or a settled outcome.
Russia’s negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, spoke of an understanding reached on some issues and said further talks would take place, according to Reuters, as reported by Al-Monitor. His remarks indicated that some points had been discussed or understood, but did not establish that the two sides had reached a comprehensive agreement.
The negotiations took place over two days in the United Arab Emirates capital. In earlier coverage, the desk reported that Tuesday’s opening session lasted about four and a half hours, while Wednesday’s discussions ran for approximately two hours.
The delegations also discussed a possible prisoner exchange involving up to 1,500 people on each side, according to the desk’s earlier reporting. No agreement on that exchange was announced.
The distinction between reported progress and a formal settlement remains important. Umerov’s description and Medinsky’s comments were statements by the respective negotiators; neither, in the reporting available, amounted to confirmation of an agreement ending the war or resolving the issues under discussion.
The conclusion of the Abu Dhabi round leaves further negotiations ahead, with Medinsky indicating that more talks are expected. No timetable or details for the next round were provided in the reports cited here.
— Maya Wilson, World Desk
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