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Russia refused to discuss ceasefire or territorial issues on second day of Abu Dhabi peace talks, shifting focus to European security architecture, RBC
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Key Points:
- The Russian delegation declined to discuss territorial issues, a cease-fire, energy, or Black Sea security with Ukraine during the second day of talks in Abu Dhabi, shifting focus to Europe's future security architecture.
- Russia insisted on revisiting its security proposals from December 2021, despite significant changes in the global landscape since then.
- U.S. officials have requested Russia to update its vision for European security, with special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff planning to address this with Vladimir Putin on November 12.
- Kushner and Witkoff also intend to propose expanding the talks to include representatives from European countries to broaden the discussion.
- Participants refrained from detailed comments but described the meetings as having "good momentum" and contributing to bringing peace closer.
