On Nov. 12, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview
that the recent Russia–US–Ukraine trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi focused on
constructing a European security framework aimed at preventing escalation and
moving toward coexistence. He said trust between parties has not been restored,
but that an effective security system could be advanced if the necessary
political will exists. Ryabkov warned that European states’ participation in
talks could reverse earlier progress or undermine current negotiation efforts.
He said President Putin will set out Russia’s position to the US negotiator, and
that Washington’s task is to persuade its European allies to recognize the
situation and return to a rational approach; Ryabkov added that European
countries have so far shown no willingness to resolve the issue and remain
inclined to continue supporting Ukraine.
