Zelensky: During talks in UAE, sides focused on parameters for ending war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a post on Telegram following the trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in the United Arab Emirates, Ukrinform reports.

"The central focus of the discussions was the possible parameters for ending the war. I highly value the understanding of the need for American monitoring and oversight of the process of ending the war and ensuring genuine security. The American side raised the issue of potential formats for formalizing the parameters for ending the war, as well as the security conditions required to achieve this," he wrote.

Zelensky noted that as a result of the meetings held over the past few days, all sides agreed to report back in their capitals on each aspect of the negotiations and to coordinate further steps with their leaders.

"The military representatives identified a list of issues for a potential next meeting. Provided there is readiness to move forward – and Ukraine is ready – further meetings will take place, potentially as early as next week. I expect a personal briefing from the delegation upon its return," he said.

Zelensky said that the meeting in the Emirates had concluded. The two-day trilateral format was held for the first time in a long while.

"A lot was discussed, and it is important that the conversations were constructive," he said.

The president recalled that the talks included military representatives from all three sides. From Ukraine, participants included National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Andrii Hnatov, Servant of the People faction leader Davyd Arakhamia, First Deputy Head of the Office of the President Sergiy Kyslytsya, and Major General Vadym Skibitskyi, a representative of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.

From the U.S. side, participants included Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, U.S. President's son-in-law Jared Kushner, U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, General Alexus Grynkewich, and Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at the U.S. General Services Administration Josh Gruenbaum.

From the Russian side, representatives of military intelligence and the armed forces took part.

"I am grateful to the United Arab Emirates, and personally to the President of the Emirates, for their mediation and their readiness to host further meetings. Ukraine is working for peace and security. Thank you to everyone who is helping," he added.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine