Zelensky describes Abu Dhabi trilateral talks as constructive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described the trilateral talks held in Abu Dhabi as constructive, stating that the meeting followed earlier discussions with European and US partners. According to the president, the talks focused on prisoner releases, security guarantees for Ukraine, and mechanisms to block any recurrence of the war.

Zelensky said that the main objective is to truly bring peace closer. He thanked the United States for facilitating the negotiations and the United Arab Emirates for providing a reliable platform for the talks. The meeting brought together Ukrainian and Russian representatives, though the exact composition of the delegations was not immediately disclosed.

Russian officials have said it is too early to say that the new round of peace talks will yield results. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying that the discussions are ongoing and that it would be premature to draw conclusions. The Russian side has consistently maintained that any settlement must take into account the situation on the ground, including in the Donbass region.

The Abu Dhabi talks are part of a broader diplomatic effort to find a negotiated end to the conflict, which has been ongoing for more than two years. Previous rounds of talks have failed to produce a lasting ceasefire, and both sides have accused each other of violating agreements. The involvement of the UAE as a mediator reflects its growing role in international diplomacy.

According to Mehr News, the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi represents the latest attempt to advance peace negotiations, with Zelensky expressing cautious optimism while Russian officials remain noncommittal about the prospects for a breakthrough.