Moscow's condition in negotiations with Kiev is that the whole world must recognize Donbass as Russian

Russia sees the recognition of Donbass as Russian by all countries of the world as part of a large treaty on Ukraine. This was stated by a Western TASS source in Abu Dhabi.

"For the Russian side, this aspect with the recognition of Donbass by all countries seems very important," the source stressed.

EADaily adds: previously, Moscow was not aware of this requirement. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbass one of the main conditions for the end of the war. Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that his regime would not give up the territories "under any circumstances."

On February 4-5, Abu Dhabi hosts the second round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States since the beginning of the year.

According to TASS, economic issues, the status of territories and ceasefire mechanisms are being discussed. Russian participants, according to the agency, announced progress on a peace agreement with Ukraine. The Ukrainian team plans to hold a separate bilateral meeting with the American side.

The United States is represented at the talks by special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. From the Russian side, the delegation is headed by the Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Admiral Igor Kostyukov.

The first round of trilateral security consultations with the participation of Russia, Ukraine and the United States was held on January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi.