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An immediate ceasefire is unlikely after the Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi said it lacked the authority to discuss a truce, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
During the recent high-level meetings, Ukraine once again proposed halting strikes on energy infrastructure and reaching an agreement on a maritime truce, but the Russian representatives cited a lack of appropriate mandates to address these terms, UNIAN reported.
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These critical issues are now expected to be raised directly with Vladimir Putin in Moscow by US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Commenting on the upcoming diplomatic steps, President Zelenskyy stated that he expects to receive a response following these discussions.
Recent diplomatic discussions held in the United Arab Emirates regarding Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine have taken a distinct turn as participating delegations address broader geopolitical structures, as reported by RBC-Ukraine.
Official representatives gathered for high-level meetings where initial proposals concerning a temporary cessation of hostilities were reportedly declined by the Russian side.
According to international diplomats, the focus of the diplomatic dialogue has notably transitioned toward the overarching framework of European security architecture and long-term stability measures.
While immediate measures to pause military actions — such as Ukrainian proposals to end energy strikes and reach a maritime truce — faced setbacks, diplomatic channels between Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow remain active as Ukrainian, US, and Russian delegations evaluate alternative arrangements for regional defense.
According to RBC-Ukraine, diplomatic sources note that discussions led by US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have expanded beyond short-term operational pauses to address broader European security architecture and long-term guarantees for both Kyiv and Moscow.
Negotiators continue to analyze various proposals concerning the future stability of the region while maintaining contact through established international intermediaries. Further updates on the diplomatic process are expected as discussions progress through subsequent rounds of meetings in the region.
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The Abu Dhabi talks follow a recent round of direct US contacts with Moscow.
On November 5, US President Donald Trump met privately at the White House with Kirill Dmitriev, an envoy of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, later indicating that a broader agreement involving Ukraine and European security could emerge from the negotiations.
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