Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the trilateral meeting held in Abu Dhabi between Ukrainian, American and Russian delegations, describing the discussions as constructive and substantive, while stressing the importance of making tangible progress towards peace.
Zelenskyy said he had received a report from Ukraine’s negotiating team and expressed gratitude to the country’s international partners for their continued support.
He said the meeting focused on several key issues, including possible humanitarian measures, the release of prisoners, and security guarantees for Ukraine.
According to Zelenskyy, the participants discussed in detail the substance of security guarantees and the foundations needed to ensure that they remain effective over the long term.
“Concrete mechanisms are needed to prevent any recurrence of the war. The need for steps towards de-escalation was also addressed,” he said.
Zelenskyy’s full statement:
“I received a report from our negotiating team. Today was the first day of meetings in Abu Dhabi. First, a meeting was held with our European and American partners, followed by a trilateral meeting involving our delegation and the American and Russian delegations. I am grateful to all of Ukraine’s partners for their support.
The trilateral meeting was constructive and quite substantive. There was time to discuss the need for and possible parameters of humanitarian steps. The release of prisoners is a priority.
The substance of security guarantees for Ukraine and the foundations for ensuring that these guarantees function effectively over the long term were discussed in detail. Concrete mechanisms are needed to prevent any recurrence of the war. The need for steps towards de-escalation was also addressed.
I have given our team clear instructions for continuing the dialogue, both at tomorrow’s trilateral meeting and in the coming days, with the representatives of the US president and European officials.
The most important thing is to genuinely move closer to peace. Ukraine will remain committed to productive, high-quality and honest work.
I thank the American side for organizing these negotiations and the United Arab Emirates for providing a reliable platform for holding them.”
