Europe blocks Russia's attempt to alter security architecture at Abu Dhabi talks

European capitals prepare defence against Russian initiatives

National security advisers from France, Germany and the United Kingdom, along with heads of staff for the President of the European Commission and the NATO Secretary General, are planning to participate in specific segments of the negotiation process in Abu Dhabi. The primary objective of their intervention is to prevent the Russian Federation from using the US-backed dialogue to alter the existing security architecture in Europe.

This is reported by the Financial Times, citing its own sources.

Sharp rejection of Russian demands on sovereignty

The article notes that Moscow's desire to obtain a say in so-called "sovereign matters" is met with sharp rejection in European capitals. This refers to areas such as NATO training, the deployment of troops and weapons systems in Eastern Europe.

European countries emphasise that Washington did not agree with them on a new concept for the continent's security, which Kushner mentioned. According to them, this issue can only be discussed after the conclusion of peace negotiations regarding Ukraine.

Kremlin's position on European participation

Meanwhile, Peskov stated that the talks in Abu Dhabi are planned without the participation of Europeans. According to him, the discussions will take place exclusively between Russia and Ukraine with US mediation.