German Politician Says European Trip To Abu Dhabi Was A Complete Waste Of Time

European officials gained nothing by showing up uninvited in Abu Dhabi during talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine, says the head of Germany’s Council for the Constitution and Sovereignty, Ralf Niemeyer.

European officials achieved nothing from their uninvited trip to Abu Dhabi during talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine. That is the view of Ralf Niemeyer, head of Germany’s Council for the Constitution and Sovereignty.

European Officials Arrive Uninvited

Trilateral talks involving delegations from Russia, the US and Ukraine took place in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11. Officials from several European countries also arrived in the city, though nobody had invited them. They took part in the discussions on neither day.

German Politician Calls The Trip Pointless

“I think their trip was a waste of time. They spoke with the Ukrainians on the sidelines, and that is likely what they will try to present as a success.” Niemeyer says.

Niemeyer added that European representatives acted in a careless and almost comical way by turning up uninvited in Abu Dhabi. He also argued that European states cannot realistically take part in negotiations shaped this way.

“They have already shown that they are not prepared for peace and are seeking to prolong the conflict (in Ukraine – Ed.)”, the politician said.

What Medinsky Said About The Abu Dhabi Talks

Vladimir Medinsky, aide to the Russian president, led the Russian team at the talks. He said the question of European security architecture was central to the discussions. He also noted that both sides agreed on a new, large scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. Exact details of that exchange will reportedly be announced soon.