Zelensky sets tasks for Ukraine's delegation ahead of UAE talks

He announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

The head of state held a meeting with the team. Nearly all members of the negotiating team attended the meeting, namely National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov, First Deputy Head of the Office of the President Sergiy Kyslytsya, Chief of the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Andrii Hnatov, and presidential advisor Oleksandr Bevz. Davyd Arakhamiia, head of the Servant of the People faction, will also participate in the negotiations.

Zelensky said that the Ukrainian delegation will also hold bilateral meetings with American partners.

"Ukraine is ready for real steps. We believe it is realistic to achieve a dignified and lasting peace. We consider the bilateral security guarantees document with the United States to be complete, and we anticipate further substantive work on documents related to recovery and economic development," he said.

He noted that Ukraine expects the United States to remain resolute in ensuring the necessary conditions for dialogue.

"The de-escalation measures that went into effect on the night of last Thursday to Friday are helping to build public trust in the negotiation process and its possible outcome. The war needs to be ended. Thank you to everyone around the world who is helping," Zelensky added.

Trilateral meetings between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in the UAE are scheduled for February 4-5.

Photos: Office of the President of Ukraine