On Friday, a historic trilateral meeting commenced in Abu Dhabi, involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. This marks the first time since the war began that all three nations have come together to seek a resolution. Discussions are expected to focus on the territorial disputes in the Donbas region, a critical issue for all parties involved.
Russia has reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the Donbas region as a precondition for any peace agreement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized the importance of this condition. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the peace agreement is “90% ready,” following discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding security guarantees for Ukraine in the post-war period.
The negotiations in Abu Dhabi are being led by key figures from each nation. Russia is represented by Admiral Igor Kostyukov, while Ukraine has sent a delegation of diplomats and security officials. The U.S. delegation includes Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner. Zelensky has expressed optimism, noting that the documents to end the war are nearly finalized.
Despite the progress, Zelensky has criticized European allies for their lack of decisive action, urging them to support Ukraine’s independence. He also accused Russia of attempting to “freeze Ukrainians to death” through continuous attacks on infrastructure. As peace talks continue, the focus remains on finding a mutually acceptable solution to the conflict.
