War in Ukraine: Moscow, Kyiv and Washington negotiate peace in Abu Dhabi, Europe reduced to a mere observer

The future of the war in Ukraine is once again being decided without Europe truly having a say. After the failure of the Geneva summit last February, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are meeting again in Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, for further negotiations.

The stated goal is to reach a peace agreement and bring a definitive end to more than three years of conflict. Once again, the discussions are being held at Washington's behest. Although present in Abu Dhabi, the Europeans are condemned to observe the discussions without truly participating.

Those who have supported Ukraine politically and militarily since the beginning of the war thus find themselves relegated to the role of mere spectators, even though the outcome of these talks directly affects the future of their continent.

For this first day of discussions, which are scheduled to last two days, several sensitive issues are on the agenda. These include de-escalation measures and security guarantees for Ukraine. Discussions will also focus on the post-war security framework.

Cheick Omar Ouedraogo