Moscow, 23 October. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said three-way talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine on settling the war in Ukraine are planned in Abu Dhabi for the first half of November.
"Nothing can be ruled out a priori, but these talks in Abu Dhabi that we are talking about, scheduled for the first half of November, will be in a three-way format," he said.
Earlier Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to resume talks: according to him, the parties intend to discuss security guarantees for Russia and Ukraine after a peace agreement is concluded. US President Donald Trump said the end of the war is now closer than ever. The exact date and the composition of the delegations have not yet been named.
What it means: The Kremlin has for the first time officially named the venue and approximate timing of a new round of three-way talks.
Who benefits: The sources do not name beneficiaries. The terms of a settlement and security guarantees for the parties depend on the talks.
Background: On 22 October Peskov said Putin had not yet decided on the Russian delegation for the new round.
List of sources used: Ulysmedia
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