Putin does not support ceasefire, - Zelenskyy
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin personally does not support a ceasefire. During the talks in Abu Dhabi, the Russian delegation did not have the authority to discuss an energy ceasefire and suggested contacting Putin directly.
According to Censor.NET, citing Ukrinform, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made this statement during a conversation with journalists as he wrapped up the talks in Abu Dhabi.
"Regarding the proposal to establish an energy ceasefire: the 'Russians' don't want it. At the meeting in Abu Dhabi, the Russian delegation said they didn't have a mandate to resolve this issue, but we can also see their reluctance. Likewise, no other ceasefire was discussed in detail, because the 'Russians' said, 'Work this out with Putin,'" said Zelenskyy.
He noted that the Ukrainian team had proposed organizing a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, but it was decided instead that "the American team would fly to meet with Putin and discuss the matter."
"As of today, the situation is what it is. Putin personally does not support a ceasefire," the president said.
Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi: Initial Findings
The two-day trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, which took place on November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, have concluded.
What was agreed upon:
- a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war;
- continuation of the negotiation process.
What remains unresolved:
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ceasefire. There is no specific agreement to halt hostilities;
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the territorial issue. The positions of Ukraine and Russia remain fundamentally different;
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energy ceasefire. An agreement to halt attacks on energy infrastructure could not be reached;
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security guarantees. Discussions are ongoing, but no final decisions have been made.
