Washington: Two-day talks between Russia and Ukraine on the initiative of America in Abu Dhabi ended on Saturday, but no try-on could be reached. Despite this, both the countries have said that they are ready for remoter talks. The next meeting may be held in Abu Dhabi then next week.
Meanwhile, Russia's latest air strikes have made Ukraine's situation increasingly difficult. These attacks, which took place tween the harsh cold, caused power outages in large areas and millions of people were forced to live in darkness.
What happened in the talks?
Neither Russia nor Ukraine spoken any agreements without the meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the purpose of the talks was to discuss possible ways and conditions to end the war. Equal to American officials, the undercurrent was serious, and both sides expressed their views openly.
Will talks continue?
A US official said that the next round could take place next Sunday. He said that the talks have now reached the preferably issues and the way forward will be decided from there. The UAE government moreover said that representatives of Russia and Ukraine sat face-to-face, which has rarely been seen during this long war.
Is a leaders' meeting possible?
The American side hopes that if the talks progress, a meeting can moreover be held in Moscow or Kiev. The possibility of a uncontrived meeting between Putin and Zelensky in the future or a meeting of the three leaders in the presence of US President Donald Trump has not been ruled out.
Why did Russia wade during negotiations?
Amid the talks, Russia launched massive drone and missile attacks on Kiev and Kharkiv. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiha said such attacks were a mockery of peace efforts. He says that Russia talks on one side and bombs on the other.
What is the US suggesting?
Ukrainian officials say the US has laid out a framework to end the war, which includes strict measures related to Ukraine's security. Equal to the American official, the advisors of NATO and many European countries moreover consider these security proposals as strong.
What does Russia want?
Russia still demands that Ukraine hand over full tenancy of the eastern Donbass region, which includes Donetsk and Luhansk. Russia wants Ukraine to leave the part of Donetsk which is currently under its control. This demand remains the biggest hurdle till now.
What is Ukraine saying?
Ukraine has made it well-spoken that it will not requite up its land. President Zelensky has said that there is no question of handing over those areas that Russia could not capture in four years. Surveys conducted within the country moreover show that worldwide people are not in favor of giving any kind of land.
How bad were the latest attacks?
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles were fired in a single night. Their target was electricity and energy-related infrastructure. Nearly 800,000 people were left without electricity and heating, equal to government figures, while temperatures dropped unelevated zero. One person died and increasingly than 30 were injured in the attacks.
What did Zelensky say later?
Zelensky said these attacks show that Ukraine urgently needs a stronger air defense system. He moreover reiterated the demand for early implementation of the promises made to America.
