A trilateral meeting involving senior officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States is currently underway in the United Arab Emirates, marking a new phase in diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing security issues related to the war in Ukraine.
The meeting was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after the conclusion of talks in Moscow with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, a meeting the Kremlin described as “productive.”
The talks in Moscow took place late Thursday evening and lasted more than three and a half hours, underscoring the intensity of the negotiations. Steve Witkoff was accompanied by Jared Kushner, adviser and son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, while President Putin was joined by Ushakov and Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special envoy for international economic affairs.
The Abu Dhabi meeting is seen as a significant diplomatic development, as it brings together representatives of the three key parties involved in the conflict for the first time in a formal trilateral setting focused specifically on security concerns. While no concrete outcomes have yet been announced, the launch of a structured working group suggests an effort to move discussions beyond bilateral contacts toward a broader framework.
Diplomatic sources note that the choice of the United Arab Emirates as host reflects its growing role as a neutral venue for high-level international negotiations. Observers are closely watching the talks to assess whether they may pave the way for further steps toward de-escalation or a negotiated settlement to the conflict in Ukraine.
Source: ANA-MPA
