Ukraine National Security and Defense Council secretary Umerov said talks opened
in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The opening session will include representatives from the UK,
France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission; US presidential envoys
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will attend. Parties will exchange positions and
coordinate ahead of next-phase negotiations. A trilateral meeting between
Ukraine, the US and Russia will follow. Umerov said priorities are ending
hostilities, securing reliable post-war security guarantees, advancing Ukraine’s
economic recovery and development, and implementing humanitarian measures.