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Russia-Ukraine diplomatic negotiations and mediation

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed skepticism regarding the role of European nations in mediating the Ukraine conflict. At a G20 press conference, Lavrov argued that European governments lack credibility as guarantors, citing the failure of former leaders to ensure the implementation of the 2014 Minsk agreements. As trilateral negotiations involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine commenced in Abu Dhabi on November 10, Lavrov rejected European proposals for an immediate ceasefire. He characterized such calls as attempts to allow Ukraine to compensate for military losses. Lavrov stated that Moscow requires clear security guarantees for the post-conflict period before agreeing to a truce, though he described the U.S. proposal to establish security parameters prior to addressing territorial issues as “absolutely reasonable.” During the trilateral talks held on November 10 and 11, the Russian delegation was led by Vladimir Medinski, the Ukrainian delegation by Rustem Umerov, and the United States by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. While representatives from the UK, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and the European Commission are present in Abu Dhabi, Lavrov suggested they should not participate in direct ~~negotiations.~~ negotiations, indicating they would not be permitted in formal discussions. The negotiations are reportedly focusing first on security issues and European defense architecture before addressing territorial concerns.

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