The second round of peace negotiations to end the war in the UAE ended without concrete results, but the atmosphere was constructive, according to diplomats, and the delegations are scheduled to meet again next week. Discussions focused on the key issue of territorial control over Donbas.
The second round of negotiations to end the war ended on Saturday. Specific results are not known, but according to diplomatic sources, the talks should continue next week. TASR informs about it based on the reports of the agencies DPA and AFP.
- The second round of negotiations ended without known results.
- The negotiations took place in a constructive and positive atmosphere.
- The delegates will inform the leaders of the countries about the progress of the talks.
- More meetings are scheduled to take place next week.
- Discussions focused mainly on the issue of Donbass.
A spokesman for the host government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said the second day of talks was spent in a “constructive and positive atmosphere”. According to sources from the Russian delegation, the negotiators have returned to their hotels and do not plan any further meetings during the day.
Continuation of negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi also informed about the constructive talks. He explained on the social network that “a lot” was discussed, while the delegates of all parties will inform the leaders of their countries with the results, with whom they will coordinate further steps. “Provided there is a willingness to continue and Ukraine is ready, further meetings will take place, potentially as early as next week,” he added.
Negotiations in the UAE between Ukrainian and Russian delegations on a US-backed peace proposal began on Friday. Ukraine’s chief negotiator Rustem Umerov said the discussions focused “on the parameters of ending the Russian war and the further logic of the negotiation process.”
A controversial peace proposal
The original US peace proposal drew sharp criticism from Ukraine and its Western European allies because, according to them, it was heavily biased towards Russia’s demands. Later versions, in turn, provoked opposition from Moscow, which rejected the idea of deploying European peacekeeping forces.
Zelenskyi said on Friday that the negotiating teams will mainly discuss the territorial control of the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas. According to him, this is a key question.
