Trilateral talks between Ukraine, US and Russia begin in Abu Dhabi – photos
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia aimed at ending the war have begun in the United Arab Emirates.
Source: Rustem Umierov, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine
Quote: "We have moved to a trilateral format of negotiations involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia. The agenda covers key issues relating to ending hostilities and bringing peace closer.
We are working in accordance with the tasks set by the Ukrainian president."
Details: At the start of the meeting, Vladimir Medinsky, head of the Russian delegation, expressed hope that the talks would help make progress towards peace in the interests of both Russia and Ukraine.
Background:
- Ahead of the meeting, the Ukrainian delegation held separate talks with European partners and US special envoys.
- Peace talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia are scheduled to take place on 10-11 November in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Representatives of the European Commission, the European Council, Germany, France and the United Kingdom will also be present in the UAE at the level of security advisers, along with the chief of staff to the NATO Secretary General.
- Ukraine will be represented at the trilateral talks by Rustem Umierov, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service; Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the President's Office; Serhii Kyslytsia, First Deputy Head of the President's Office; Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Chief of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence; and Davyd Arakhamiia, head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction.
- The Ukrainian side previously stated that it did not expect a breakthrough during the first meeting with Russian and US representatives in Abu Dhabi but hoped for progress in the second round.
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