Zelensky thanks President and UAE for mediating and hosting trilateral talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude on Saturday to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and to the United Arab Emirates for facilitating the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.

The discussions, involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, were part of ongoing efforts to foster dialogue and seek political resolutions to the Ukrainian crisis.

Through the X platform, Zelenskyy said, "Our delegation delivered a report; the meetings in the UAE have concluded. And this was the first format of this kind in quite some time: two days of trilateral meetings. A lot was discussed, and it is important that the conversations were constructive."

He added, "The negotiations also involved military representatives from all three sides. From our side, today’s participants included Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, Andrii Hnatov, Davyd Arakhamiia, Sergiy Kyslytsya, and Vadym Skibitskyi. From the American side, the participants were Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Dan Driscoll, Alexus Grynkewich, and Josh Gruenbaum. The Russian side was represented by members of their military intelligence and armed forces."

Zelesky also said, "The central focus of the discussions was the possible parameters for ending the war. I highly value the understanding of the need for American monitoring and oversight of the process of ending the war and ensuring genuine security."

"The American side raised the issue of potential formats for formalizing the parameters for ending the war, as well as the security conditions required to achieve this," he added.

He continued, "As a result of the meetings held over these days, all sides agreed to report back in their capitals on each aspect of the negotiations and to coordinate further steps with their leaders. The military representatives identified a list of issues for a potential next meeting. Provided there is readiness to move forward – and Ukraine is ready – further meetings will take place, potentially as early as next week. I expect a personal briefing from the delegation upon its return."

He concluded his statement, saying "I am grateful to the United Arab Emirates, and personally to the President of the UAE, for their mediation and their readiness to host further meetings."

"Ukraine is working for peace and security. Thank you to everyone who is helping," he added.