In Abu Dhabi on November 10, the first day of trilateral negotiations of Ukraine, the US and Russia came to an end. The parties discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe, Moscow's demands regarding its own security, post-war reconstruction and the possibility of a large-scale prisoner exchange. The meetings will continue on November 11.
The first day of trilateral negotiations of Ukraine, the US and Russia in Abu Dhabi has ended. RBC-Ukraine reported this on November 10, citing the press service of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
According to the publication, the meeting lasted over four hours. Continuation of the talks is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11.
Later it became known that during the first day of negotiations they agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange.
Earlier, Radio Svoboda reported the first results of the meeting on November 10, citing a source close to the Ukrainian negotiating delegation. Ukrainska Pravda received similar information from an interlocutor close to the participants of the talks.
According to sources, the central topic of the negotiations was the future system of security guarantees, which should ensure the protection of Ukraine and stability in Europe after the war ends.
Separately, participants considered the demands of the Russian side regarding security guarantees for the Russian Federation itself. Which proposals Moscow put forward and what the reaction of the Ukrainian and American delegations was, the interlocutors of the publications did not specify.
Another important issue was the post-war future of Ukraine. The parties discussed the prospects for reconstruction of the country and the formation of a new architecture of European security in conditions of a crisis of trust caused by Russian aggression.
Ukraine insists on a clear sequence of peaceful settlement: first the cessation of war, and only then negotiations on a new security system in Europe.
We remind you that on November 10, trilateral negotiations of Ukraine, the US and Russia began in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to searching for ways to end the war. The meetings are scheduled for November 10-11.
The start of the talks was confirmed by the head of the Ukrainian delegation Rustem Umerov. He noted that the representatives of Ukraine are working in accordance with the tasks of President Volodymyr Zelensky, and among the main priorities are the cessation of hostilities, reliable post-war security guarantees, economic recovery and humanitarian issues.
The Ukrainian delegation includes Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the parliamentary faction "Servant of the People" David Arahamia, First Deputy Head of the OP Serhiy Kyslytsia and Deputy Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense Vadym Skibitsky.
Before the start of the trilateral format, Ukrainian representatives held consultations with the delegations of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission. American representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also participated in the consultations.
As a result of these separate consultations, the US, Ukraine and European partners stated that future peace arrangements should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and provide for reliable security guarantees.
The statement published by Steve Witkoff also emphasized the central role of NATO in the collective defense system of Europe and the need for further coordination with European partners in the peace settlement process.
At the same time, these consultations were held separately from the main negotiation format involving Russia. The issue of moving to broader multilateral negotiations with the involvement of European representatives remains a subject for further discussion.
Thus, the first round of talks allowed the parties to discuss the main security issues, but no practical results that would indicate progress towards an end of the war have been reported yet.
Based on materials: RBC-Ukraine (Valeriy Ulyanenko), Radio Svoboda, Ukrainska Pravda
