The Ukrainian delegation began work on November 10 in the United Arab Emirates, where negotiations are planned regarding ending the war with Russia. The first item on the agenda is a coordination meeting with representatives of European states, NATO, and the European Commission with the participation of American special envoys.
This was reported by the head of the Ukrainian negotiating delegation, Rustem Umerov.
According to him, the first meeting will be joined by representatives of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and the European Commission. U.S. President Donald Trump's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also expected to participate in the consultations.
"We will compare positions and coordinate steps before the next stage of negotiations", Umerov noted.
After consultations with partners, the Ukrainian delegation is to move to a trilateral format involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.
Umerov also confirmed the composition of the Ukrainian delegation. Joining him in the negotiation process are the head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the parliamentary faction "Servant of the People" Davyd Arakhamia, the first deputy head of the Office of the President Serhiy Kyslytsia, and the deputy chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense Vadym Skibitsky.
Among Ukraine's key priorities at the negotiations are the cessation of hostilities, reliable post-war security guarantees, economic recovery and development of the state, as well as humanitarian issues.
"We are working to make maximum progress on these issues and bring peace closer", emphasized the head of the delegation.
Recall that on November 9, the Ukrainian delegation departed for Abu Dhabi to participate in the negotiations scheduled for November 10-11. European representatives will hold separate consultations but will not be part of the main trilateral format.
Earlier, American officials stated that Kyiv and Moscow showed some flexibility during non-public discussions of territorial issues. At the same time, the parties have not yet announced any specific agreements.
Based on materials: Rustem Umerov
