prediction
They will most likely not take direct part in the negotiations, but will only "be nearby."
A prediction by An unnamed German official. Statements are as reported by the cited publishers — not verified by DecisionGateway.
Они, скорее всего, не будут принимать непосредственное участие в переговорах, а лишь будут «находиться поблизости»
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According to a Chinese official, the PRC authorities will not agree to participate in such negotiations.китайський посадовець · commitmentThe negotiations will take place without the participation of representatives from Europe.Dmitry Peskov · statementEuropean negotiators will also be invited to participate in the next phase.bài viết · predictionThe negotiations will take place with the participation of Russia, the US and Ukraine, without European representatives at the table.informador_global · statementHe hopes the parties will manage to agree on the next stages of exchanges.Він · predictionEuropean representatives will also arrive in Abu Dhabi but will not take part directly in the trilateral talks; the Ukrainian delegation will hold separate meetings with them, including with NATO and European Commission representatives.tb_invest_official · statement