European representatives achieved no results from their uninvited visit to Abu Dhabi during trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine, Ralph Niemeyer, head of the German Council for Constitution and Sovereignty, told RIA Novosti on Thursday.

The talks took place in the UAE capital on Tuesday and Wednesday, while officials from several European countries traveled to the city to meet with US and Ukrainian representatives.

"I think their trip was a waste of time. They did speak with the Ukrainians on the sidelines, and they will likely try to present that as a success," Niemeyer told RIA Novosti. He criticized the European representatives for arriving without an invitation and argued that European countries were not capable of participating in negotiations in this format.

"They have already demonstrated that they are not prepared for peace and are, in fact, seeking to prolong the conflict," Niemeyer said.

Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who headed the Russian delegation, said the talks primarily focused on establishing a new European security architecture. He also announced that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement on a large-scale prisoner exchange, adding that further details would be made public in the near future.

European representatives shape Kiev's position in Abu Dhabi talks

Despite Niemeyer's assessment that European representatives gained little from their uninvited visit to Abu Dhabi, their presence has coincided with growing involvement in the negotiations, with Al Mayadeen’s Moscow bureau chief reporting that European officials are influencing Kiev's position from behind the scenes.

European representatives are also playing a role in the negotiations, with Al Mayadeen’s Moscow bureau chief reporting that they are effectively involved in the US-mediated process and influencing Ukraine’s position behind the scenes.

Ukraine’s delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, met representatives from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and the European Commission ahead of the talks. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also joined the session. According to AFP, NATO’s top commander in Europe, Alexus Grynkewich, is participating as well. A joint statement by European countries, Ukraine, the United States, and NATO reaffirmed their “shared commitment to a strong post-war European security architecture.”

The talks continued on November 11 after several hours of discussions on the first day. Kushner told participants that Washington had “narrowed the gaps” between Moscow and Kiev and outlined US plans for a “new framework” governing relations between Russia, Ukraine, and Europe.

A Russian delegation source said ending the war in Ukraine was “merely one item on the agenda,” identifying continental security as the broader priority. Lavrov also said discussions would cover collective security guarantees that would take effect following a comprehensive settlement. Moscow has maintained its opposition to withdrawing from Donbass, while Kiev and its European partners have rejected territorial concessions and argued that security arrangements should follow a ceasefire.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected territorial concessions, telling Danish media that “ceding Ukrainian land for peace is just abstract words.” Umerov said his delegation had Zelensky's authorization to discuss all issues, with a ceasefire and security guarantees remaining Ukraine's main priorities.

Kiev is also seeking long-term military support, with a senior Ukrainian source telling AFP that the country wants at least 10 years of financial assistance to maintain an 800,000-strong army capable of deterring future Russian military action.