US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the first day of US-led talks involving Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Abu Dhabi was “very productive”, as Washington pushes for an end to the war in Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters in Paris on November 10, Rubio said the US wants to eventually expand the trilateral negotiations to include European partners directly. He said five EU countries were represented in Abu Dhabi and stressed that Europe should be part of finding a long-term solution.
Rubio added that ending the war must go hand in hand with ensuring Ukraine does not feel threatened over its security in the future.
The talks mark the first peace negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials since February. A second day of discussions was scheduled for November 11, with the two sides still far apart on the terms of a possible settlement.
Watch Marco Rubio’s full remarks on the Ukraine peace talks and Europe’s role in the negotiations.
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