Zelenskyi summarizes two-day talks in Abu Dhabi: new prisoner swap and security guarantees for Ukraine
According to him, the delegations established three main tracks for future work: preparing a new prisoner swap, discussing post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, and expanding the negotiation process to include European partners.
"Next, American representatives will travel to Russia, and following that discussion, we will coordinate positions once more and determine which next steps are possible. We will meet with them tomorrow in Dublin. Ukraine's priority is the fastest possible end to the war with a dignified peace," Zelenskyi noted.
The president emphasized that European nations must participate in all stages of the diplomatic process. He also expressed hope that the US will maintain a sufficiently strong position to influence Russia and bring the war to an end.
Background
It should be noted that the first day of negotiations in the Ukraine–US–Russia format to end the war took place in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, on November 10. Talks continued on November 11.
Before this, Ukrainian delegates met with European representatives and US Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Following the meeting, the European Commission stressed that "any future agreements must respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and decision-making independence of Ukraine, while providing it with reliable security guarantees."
Key priorities of the negotiation process include ceasing hostilities and advancing peace. Special attention is directed toward reliable post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, its economic recovery, and subsequent development.
Humanitarian steps also form part of the priority negotiation tracks.
On November 11, the participating sides planned to examine de-escalation measures, energy issues, and the situation in the Black Sea in greater detail during their meeting. Delegates also aimed to discuss further possibilities for prisoner exchanges and the prospect of holding a trilateral summit at the leaders' level.
Separately, the president underscored the importance of European participation in the negotiation process. According to him, Ukraine seeks to align its position with that of the European Union and the US.
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