US envoys arrive in Moscow for talks with Putin after Abu Dhabi negotiations
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin following Abu Dhabi peace discussions, before heading to Dublin to meet Volodymyr Zelensky.
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following the conclusion of talks in Abu Dhabi between Russian and Ukrainian delegations.
Upon landing at Vnukovo airport, the diplomats were received by Kirill Dmitriev, a special representative for the Russian president. The second day of trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi concluded after just two hours. Russian lead negotiator Vladimir Medinsky stated that both parties established preliminary understandings during the discussions.
Following their engagements in Moscow, the American mediators are scheduled to fly to Dublin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky expressed skepticism regarding the negotiation outcomes, reiterating demands for solid security guarantees and full Ukrainian sovereignty over the Donbas region.
Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico.
How outlets assessed this
- Diário de Notícias (DN) Cautious Focuses neutrally on official statements framing the Abu Dhabi trilateral talks as constructive and substantial.
- Expresso Skeptical Questions whether the negotiations represent genuine peace efforts or merely a tactic by Moscow to delay.
Sources
- Diário de Notícias (DN) — Witkoff e Kushner vão reunir com Putin em Moscovo após negociações em Abu Dhabi e encontram Zelensky em Dublin
- Jornal Económico — Enviados norte-americanos chegam a Moscovo para se reunirem com Putin
- Expresso — Enviados norte-americanos chegam a Moscovo para reunião com Putin
Earlier coverage
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