Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has issued a thinly veiled warning to NATO, as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine begin today in Abu Dhabi.
Warning issued as talks open
The prominent Russian politician's comments come as negotiations between the two sides are set to get under way in the UAE capital.
No further details of the warning or the talks have yet been released.
Background to the talks
The peace talks mark a new attempt to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Abu Dhabi hosting the discussions.
More details are expected to follow as the negotiations progress.
