The release of prisoners, de-escalation and postwar security guarantees were discussed on the first day of talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
"We managed to discuss the need for and possible parameters of humanitarian steps. The release of prisoners is a priority. We spoke in detail about the substance of security guarantees for Ukraine and the foundations for their long-term operation. Real mechanisms are needed to prevent any recurrence of the war. The need for de-escalation steps was also discussed," Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram
The first day of tripartite negotiations between Russia, the US, and Ukraine concludes in Abu Dhabi
The meeting lasted nearly four hours, a Sputnik correspondent reports, and it is noted that the representatives from Russia and Ukraine communicated with each other in Russian.
The negotiations, which are set to continue on November 11, aim primarily to discuss key aspects of establishing a new continental security system.
Rubio describes trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi as "very productive"
While much work remains to be done, the first day of the meeting focused on resolving the conflict in Ukraine was fruitful, according to statements by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
"It seems the talks in Abu Dhabi were very productive," he told the press.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday described trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi as "constructive and quite substantive."
ReplyDeleteIn a post on US social media platform X, Zelenskyy said participants had discussed security guarantees for Ukraine in detail, including arrangements to ensure their long-term effectiveness.
"Real tools are needed to block any recurrence of the war. The need for de-escalation steps was also touched upon," he said.
Zelenskyy said the sides also discussed possible humanitarian measures, stressing that the release of prisoners remained a "priority."