President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported on the results of talks between the Ukrainian delegation and representatives of the United States and Russia, held in Abu Dhabi. Following the discussions, the sides agreed to prepare a new prisoner exchange, discussed security guarantees for Ukraine, and the possibility of involving European partners in further diplomatic work.
The head of state shared this on social media after receiving a report from the Ukrainian team.
Zelenskyy highlighted three main outcomes of the meetings. The first was a humanitarian agreement to prepare a new exchange of prisoners.
The second track was security guarantees. According to the President, participants in the talks discussed their approaches to this issue. He stressed that the first step must be to end the war, and that Ukraine must receive security guarantees.
The third outcome was a discussion of broader formats for further work involving European partners.
The next stage of consultations will take place after American representatives travel to Russia. After their conversation with the Russian side, Ukraine plans to align positions again and determine possible next steps.
A meeting between the Ukrainian team and the Americans is scheduled for 12 November in Dublin.
"Ukraine’s priority is to end the war as soon as possible with a dignified peace. We believe Europe must be represented at every stage of real diplomacy. America needs to have a strong position and use it to influence the source of this war — namely Russia — so that it ends its war," the head of state added.
What is known about the outcome of the final day of talks in Abu Dhabi?
- The talks in Abu Dhabi took place over two days — 10 and 11 November — with the participation of Ukrainian, Russian and American delegations, as well as representatives of Europe.
- US representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel on 12 November to see Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss the results of the talks. They will later meet with representatives of Ukraine in Dublin.
- Kushner reported some progress in the talks, but noted that the issue of territories remains the most difficult.
- The talks also produced an agreement on a prisoner exchange which, according to Davyd Arakhamia, could be one of the largest.