Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the completion of important trilateral negotiations in the United Arab Emirates involving representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.
Negotiation Details
On January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi, the first trilateral talks in a long time were held, involving not only diplomats but also military leaders from three countries.
According to Zelenskyy, the main focus was concentrated on "possible parameters for ending the war". The president especially emphasized the need for strict American monitoring of peace conditions.
Next Steps
US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witcoff called the negotiations "very constructive". According to him, the next round of talks may take place as early as next week.
Army representatives identified a list of technical issues for further discussion. Delegations are returning home for consultations with state leadership.
Parties' Positions
The Kremlin, according to press secretary Dmitry Peskov, insists on the withdrawal of Ukrainian Armed Forces from Donbas as a condition for ending the war.
Zelenskyy thanked the UAE president for providing a platform for dialogue and expressed readiness to continue the negotiation process.
