Russian Press Review, February 4

Russian Press Review, February 4

Russia and Ukraine are poised to hold a second round of talks in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5; the New START arms control treaty between the US and Russia expires on February 4 with no extension agreed; and the European Commission is considering a complete ban on Russian oil imports by the end of 2027. These stories topped Wednesday’s newspaper headlines across Russia.

▪️Izvestia: Russia, Ukraine head toward second round of Abu Dhabi talks

▪️Vedomosti: World enters uncharted territory as US-Russia New START Treaty expires without renewal

▪️Izvestia: US Envoy Witkoff visits Israel ahead of Iran talks

▪️Vedomosti: India weighs concessions to secure Trump’s tariff cuts

▪️Rossiyskaya Gazeta: EU moves toward full ban on Russian oil imports by 2027

Source: Telegram "tassagency_en"