President Volodymyr Zelensky said that trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi have already begun. The Ukrainian side is counting on de-escalation steps, the development of effective security guarantees and progress toward peace.
Zelensky said this after a conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
“The trilateral format in Abu Dhabi has already begun, and there was also a meeting with the Europeans. We are trying to make these talks productive in the coming days,” the president said.
According to him, Ukraine and its partners are committed to substantive work aimed at de-escalation, security guarantees and bringing a real peace closer.
“The Russian position needs to be similar as well,” Zelensky stressed.
The president agreed with Stubb to continue coordination and said he expects a detailed briefing today from Ukraine’s negotiating team and partners on the course of discussions with the Russian side.
Zelensky receives briefing on energy situation
Separately, Zelensky reported receiving a briefing from Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi on the energy situation, efforts to deal with the consequences of Russian strikes and communication with the European Commission.
According to the president, work has already begun with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and her team to coordinate specific steps to support Ukrainian cities and communities.
“It is important to provide people with as many opportunities as possible to get through this winter,” Zelensky said.
The president also said that Koretskyi, together with Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Ihor Klymenko, are working on necessary logistical alternatives for Kyiv and selected regional centers.
In addition, Ukraine is preparing for bilateral formats with European partners and work with international financial institutions over the coming weeks.
According to Zelensky, further steps aimed at strengthening Ukraine are expected.
Earlier, “Glavnoe in Ukraine” reported that the Ukrainian delegation began work in the UAE with a coordination meeting involving representatives of the United States, the EU, NATO and leading European countries. After aligning positions, the parties moved to the trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia format.
