Russia’s Lavrov says Abu Dhabi talks to focus on Russia and Ukraine security

The framing matters more than the venue: by describing the agenda as security for Russia and for the wider region, Lavrov signals that any settlement discussion will extend beyond Ukraine's borders, which is a notably broad opening position. The emphasis on principles to be confirmed only at the conclusion of a comprehensive settlement suggests a staged process rather than an immediate deal, leaving room for the talks to stall without collapsing. Whether that sequencing holds, and whether the regional security component draws in other parties, is the open question worth watching.