"There is a clear signal coming from the Kremlin that Russia is willing, to some degree, to engage on a ceasefire," says Marcin Bużański, Director of the Civitas University Center for Diplomacy and Negotiation, in World Talks. At the same time, he argues that this may be a Kremlin trap, as the discussion currently focuses on freezing the front line rather than ending hostilities altogether.
Bużański also stresses that Europe cannot accept the creation of a new security architecture on Russia's terms. While discussions on future security guarantees may eventually take place, he argues that any settlement must begin with stopping the aggressor and preventing future Russian attacks, rather than rewarding Moscow's demands.
Join Sascha Fahrbach and his guest as they discuss the second day of the Abu Dhabi talks, and why many policymakers still doubt that Moscow is negotiating in good faith.
