Russian negotiator vows territorial control as trilateral talks resume in Abu Dhabi

Trilateral negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have resumed in Abu Dhabi to discuss potential ceasefires, security guarantees, and territorial disputes. The talks represent the first direct meeting in this format since February 2026.

Despite the diplomatic efforts, Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky delivered a uncompromising stance on territorial ambitions, asserting that "every centimetre of Russian land will be recovered, one way or another." Russian diplomats also proposed bilateral non-aggression pacts with selected NATO member states as part of a redesigned European security structure.

On the ground, military actions persist without interruption. Russian forces executed over 160 aerial strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight, causing significant power disruptions across the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions ahead of the winter season.

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.