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Russia Demands Security Guarantees in Ukraine Peace Talks

2/10/2026

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said peace settlements in Ukraine must prioritize Russia's security guarantees.
He argued the European Union has neglected concerns, making a peace treaty unattainable.
Grushko reiterated Russian demands to bar Ukraine from NATO and reject foreign troop deployments.
The remarks followed trilateral talks among Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi.
Future negotiations are planned in the United States.

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said peace settlements in Ukraine must prioritize Russia's security guarantees.
He argued the European Union has neglected concerns, making a peace treaty unattainable.
Grushko reiterated Russian demands to bar Ukraine from NATO and reject foreign troop deployments.
The remarks followed trilateral talks among Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi.
Future negotiations are planned in the United States.