Vladimir Putin wants to redraw Europe’s security map and will likely include both Finland and Sweden, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Based on information emerging from the latest negotiations, Russia appears to be sticking to the demands it made before the full-scale invasion.
ConflictsDuring negotiations on the war in Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, Russia is said to have made far-reaching demands, including that Finland leave NATO, the German newspaper Bild reports.
ConflictsOn the sidelines of the European summit in Ireland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the two US envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met at Dublin Airport. They broadly agreed that Europe’s participation in the talks is crucial.
ConflictsRussian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman says Europe will not be represented at talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this week. The United States will meet separately with European countries on the sidelines of the talks, according to US envoy Jared Kushner.
ConflictsEuropean representatives will be at the table when Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi, France’s foreign minister says. Vladimir Putin is sending a close adviser who has made uncompromising demands in previous peace talks. The Russian delegation will also include ministers and military leaders.
ConflictsChina confirms discussions are under way about a first meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of next week’s APEC meeting in Shenzhen.
ConflictsThe Financial Times reports that a first meeting between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin could take place soon.
World politicsRussia has formally withdrawn from the European Convention against Torture, The Kyiv Independent reports.
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