Russian officials have emphasized that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas is essential for any resolution of the conflict, while the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States is viewed as an opportunity to identify common ground and reach a compromise.
According to the Russian state news agency TASS, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated during a press conference that the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces is a key condition for resolving the situation in eastern Ukraine.
“The Armed Forces of Ukraine must leave the territory of Donbas; they must withdraw from there. This is a very important condition for reaching a settlement. There are also other nuances that remain on the negotiation agenda,” Peskov said.
He added that the meeting in Abu Dhabi is seen as a chance to reach compromises and identify shared solutions. The exact timing of the talks will be determined after the delegations arrive, but officials are ready to continue today or tomorrow if necessary.
“The main thing is to seek common ground and compromise,” the Kremlin spokesperson added.
Peskov also noted that the Kremlin views frozen Russian assets in the United States—currently estimated at around five billion dollars—as a potential source of funds for rebuilding war-damaged areas, including Donbas.
