Zelenskyy briefs EU leaders on Abu Dhabi talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has held a meeting with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, informing them about his recent discussions in Abu Dhabi.
Source: European Pravda, citing Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)
Details: The meeting between Zelenskyy, Costa and von der Leyen took place in Dublin on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit. The Ukrainian president briefed them on the meetings in Abu Dhabi.
Quote: "Europeans were present in separate formats, and it is important that Europe be fully represented in the negotiation track with the Russians. Especially when it comes to security in Europe, support for Ukraine from Europe, and any commitments Europe will undertake."
Details: They also discussed agreements with the EU on additional support to get through the winter.
Quote: "We expect to receive energy and humanitarian assistance packages, as well as assistance with shelters, in the near future."
Details: In addition, the parties coordinated their positions on opening the last two negotiating clusters and the next steps towards Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Quote: "We need to find the swiftest and fairest possible solutions, as our people who are defending all of Europe deserve."
Background:
- Previously, it was reported that negotiations between US President Donald Trump's special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin had concluded in Moscow.
- Later that day, they are expected to arrive in Dublin to meet with Zelenskyy.
- According to Axios reports, the US has asked Russia to submit a new proposal for a future security agreement with Europe, which would include steps by Russia aimed at easing tensions.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry subsequently put forward ideas for a new European security architecture, proposing the conclusion of non-aggression pacts with NATO member states.
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