Bundestag MP Thomas Röwekamp doubts success of Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), chairman of the Bundestag's Defence Committee, does not believe in a breakthrough in the Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi. In substance, no new positioning by Russia is visible, and without Europe, no agreement is conceivable anyway, Röwekamp told the news channel "Welt".

According to Röwekamp, there are no indications from Russia's previous behavior that there is a new positioning towards a possible ceasefire agreement or even a peace settlement. Russia demanded the complete submission and occupation of Ukraine until recently. But it is always willing to talk. It is good that this is not just an agreement between the United States and Russia, but that Ukraine is seated at the table. But without the participation of Europe, there can be no solution, Röwekamp continued. The European security interests are involved. And for that reason, such an agreement can only take place with the participation of Europeans.

Russia continues to block the participation of European representatives. The discussions take place at the request of Moscow in a trilateral format between delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA.