The Abu Dhabi talks began with a meeting involving representatives of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will also join, the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov, reported on X.
At this meeting, they will compare positions and co-ordinate steps ahead of the next stage of negotiations — a trilateral discussion between Ukraine, the US and Russia. Umerov said Ukraine’s key priorities were a cessation of hostilities, reliable post-war security guarantees, Ukraine’s economic recovery and development, as well as humanitarian measures.
In addition to Umerov, Ukraine is represented by Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov, Servant of the People parliamentary faction leader Davyd Arakhamia, Presidential Office head adviser Serhii Kyslytsia, and Main Intelligence Directorate representative Vadym Skibitskyi.
- On 10–11 November, the UAE will host the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia since February. Among other issues, they will cover post-war security guarantees both for Ukrainians and for the aggressor. Read detailed coverage of the negotiations in the live blog on LB.