By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
The United States proposed a new security framework during negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, which are continuing for a second day. Volodymyr Zelensky said he was satisfied with the change in approach by US mediators, according to France 24.
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The war in Ukraine is mobilizing the Russian army, which has recruited around 3,000 Africans, among others.
11 NovZelensky calls Abu Dhabi talks "constructive" and demands guarantees
10 NovLukashenko meets Putin in Moscow after the Abu Dhabi talks
10 NovRubio calls Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi "very productive"Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Moscow for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin, hours after the first day of negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi. The Kremlin has not disclosed the agenda, according to the Zambian Observer, which sees it as consultation before the talks resume, with Lukashenko expected at the CSTO summit the following day.
🇧🇾 Belarus · Source: Zambian Observer ·
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday at a press conference in Copenhagen that Kyiv was working on a possible “major exchange” of 1,000 for 1,000, or even 1,500 for 1,500 prisoners with Russia, according to Le Monde. The issue was discussed in Abu Dhabi, and US envoys are due to travel to Russia.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: L’essentiel ·
Russian and Ukrainian officials met on Tuesday 10 November in the first talks held under US auspices since February. The resumption follows Donald Trump’s claim that a comprehensive agreement to end the war in Ukraine was possible, according to France 24.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: France 24 ·
Kyiv and Moscow began US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the first since February, which resume on Wednesday. Volodymyr Zelensky calls them constructive and says Ukraine would demand specific security guarantees if Moscow demands withdrawal from Donetsk; a large prisoner exchange was also discussed, according to L’essentiel.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: L’essentiel ·
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