President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Abu Dhabi with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, stressing that Russia must also be committed to de-escalation and achieving genuine peace.
The head of state announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
“I spoke with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The trilateral format in Abu Dhabi has already begun, and there has also been a meeting with the Europeans. We are doing our best to ensure that the negotiations over these days deliver results,” he wrote.
Zelensky noted that Ukraine and its partners are committed to substantive efforts to pursue de-escalation measures, develop effective security guarantees, and bring genuine peace closer.
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“It is essential that Russia take the same approach. Alex and I agreed to continue coordinating our efforts. Today, I expect a detailed briefing from our negotiating team and partners on the progress of talks with the Russians,” he wrote.
As Ukrinform reported, a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia will take place in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on November 10–11.
The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Ahead of the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, President Zelensky held a conversation with U. S. President’s special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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