The key facts

  • The second day of Ukraine talks is taking place in Abu Dhabi; the first day was described as 'constructive'
  • NATO is represented at the talks by General Alexus Grynkewich; his deputy for command assessed the chances of a breakthrough
  • The EU plans to allocate 70 million euros to support the Black Sea, where ships come under attack and sailors go missing

Talks in Abu Dhabi: day two

The second day of talks on resolving the war in Ukraine is continuing in Abu Dhabi. The first day was reportedly 'constructive', but the question of whether the positions of Kyiv and Moscow are converging remains open. NATO's deputy supreme commander John Stringer spoke on air about the chances of a genuine breakthrough; meanwhile, the alliance itself is represented at the talks by General Alexus Grynkewich. The role of Europeans in the process also remains a matter of discussion.

The Black Sea and Europe's security

In parallel with the talks, the situation in the Black Sea is being discussed, where ships come under attack and sailors go missing: Brussels plans to allocate 70 million euros to support security in the region. In addition, Riho Terras, an Estonian MEP from the European People's Party, raised the question of whether Europe is doing enough to protect itself from hybrid threats.