Ukraine holds first meeting with EU partners in Abu Dhabi

Rustem Umierov, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, has said that the Ukrainian delegation has commenced work with European partners and US special envoys in the United Arab Emirates, to be followed by a trilateral meeting with Russian representatives.

Source: Umierov on Telegram

Quote: "We have commenced work in the United Arab Emirates. The first meeting is with representatives of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission, joined by US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. We will align positions and coordinate steps before the next stage of negotiations."

Details: Umierov said that the next step is trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia.

Quote: "Our key priorities are the cessation of hostilities, reliable post-war security guarantees, Ukraine's economic recovery and development, as well as humanitarian steps. We are working to achieve maximum progress on these issues and bring peace closer."

Background:

• European Commission, European Council, German, French and British representatives at security adviser level, as well as the NATO secretary general's chief of staff, will attend the peace talks involving Ukraine, the US and Russia, which are scheduled for 10-11 November in Abu Dhabi.
• Ukraine would be represented at the trilateral talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi by Rustem Umierov; Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President's Office; Serhii Kyslytsia, First Deputy Head of the President's Office; Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine; and Davyd Arakhamiia, leader of the Servant of the People faction.
• The Ukrainian side previously said that it does not expect a breakthrough at the first meeting with Russian and US representatives in Abu Dhabi, but hopes are higher for the second round of talks.
• Following a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on 9 November, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian troops are currently strengthening the country's negotiating position.

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