No plans to change composition of Russian delegation to Ukraine talks — Kremlin

No plans to change composition of Russian delegation to Ukraine talks — Kremlin Dmitry Peskov pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin would decide on expanding Moscow’s delegation if neededMOSCOW, November 13. /TASS/. Moscow currently has no plans to change the composition of its delegation to trilateral talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "There is no reason to change the composition [of the delegation]. It remains stable, at least on our side," he said. Peskov pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin would decide on expanding Moscow’s delegation if needed. "But only if the head of state deems it necessary," the Kremlin spokesman added. Russia, the United States and Ukraine held talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10. Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky led the Russian delegation, while Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov headed the Ukrainian delegation. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan were also present at the negotiating table when the talks began. European representatives were absent, despite claims by French officials. TagsForeign policyUkraineUnited StatesDmitry PeskovAnti-Russian sanctionsThose imposing sanctions on Russia will not achieve their goals — Foreign MinistryAccording to Alexander Trofimov, experience has shown that trade, investment and financial relations are possible outside the system created by the WestRead morePress review: EU rejects security reform, stalls Ukraine peace as Armenia loses CSTO voteTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, November 13thRead moreUS refrains from tougher measures against Iran on request from regional countries — TrumpUS President Donald Trump stressed that if not for that request, he could go furtherRead moreRussian forces push Ukrainian troops 30 km from state border in Sumy Region — expertAndrey Marochko specified that the Russian military continues to steadily expand the buffer zone in this areaRead moreOver 1,000 foreign mercenaries wanted internationally — Russian investigators284 mercenaries had been convictedRead moreRussia withdraws from European Boxing Championship in Croatia citing lack of national flagThe decision was also prompted by problems concerning the issuance of entry visas to members of the Russian delegationRead moreRussia does not expect lifting of sanctions against it in medium term — MFAWestern countries have recently begun to employ a sanctions policy with increasing frequency as they are losing their advantages, their "undisputed leadership," Alexander Trofimov saidRead moreFormer Ukrainian prime minister calls Kiev’s demand to maintain 800,000-strong army absurdNikolay Azarov noted that Kiev needed financial guarantees from the EU because it was unable to maintain such large armed forces on its ownRead moreBridge damage disrupts transport links across Dnieper in Kiev — lawmakerDamage to the bridges over the Dnieper has repeatedly paralyzed traffic in Kiev since late OctoberRead moreRussian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brassUnits of Russia's Battlegroup Center liberated the settlement of Shilovka in the DPR and servicemen of the Battlegroup East liberated the settlement of Voskresenka in the Zaporozhye Region through decisive operationsRead more