rki.news | Source: Xinhua
BRUSSELS/MOSCOW: The European Union and Russia have expressed differing positions over European participation in Ukraine peace talks scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would participate in the discussions alongside its partners. She also confirmed coordination with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the meeting.
However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the negotiations would involve only Russia, Ukraine and the United States, with no European officials taking part.
Zelensky said Ukraine and the EU had coordinated their positions to ensure the talks produced results.
The US-mediated discussions are expected to focus on ending the conflict, security arrangements and reducing tensions.
Meanwhile, fighting continued on the ground. Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed its forces had targeted Ukrainian military facilities and infrastructure. It also reported intercepting 430 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Leningrad regional Governor Alexander Drozdenko said 113 drones had been shot down in the region, while debris damaged buildings and an industrial area. No casualties were reported.
