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Ukraine and Russia in Qatar-Mediated Talks to Halt Strikes on Energy Infrastructure

Oct 29, 2024, 09:32 PM

Ukraine and Russia are engaged in preliminary discussions to halt strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. These talks, mediated by Qatar, aim to resume negotiations that nearly reached an agreement in August before being derailed by Russia's withdrawal following Ukraine's incursion in Kursk. Kyiv is seeking to resume these Qatar-mediated negotiations. The discussions underscore the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of the conflict on critical energy facilities.