First Trilateral Peace Talks: Ukraine, Russia, and US Negotiators Meet in UAE

Historic Trilateral Peace Talks

• 🤝 First-ever trilateral peace talks involving Ukrainian, Russian, and US negotiators have commenced in the United Arab Emirates.
• 🗓️ This meeting marks the first known gathering of all three countries since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Focus on Territorial Disputes

• 🌍 The discussions in Abu Dhabi are specifically focused on outstanding disputes over territory.
• 🇷🇺 Russia is reportedly demanding that Ukraine cede the eastern Donbas region.
• 🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has stated that Russia must agree to stop the war as a primary condition.

Security Guarantees and Future Peace

• 🇺🇦 President Zelenskyy met with President Trump in Davos, announcing a deal on security guarantees between the US and Ukraine.
• 🛡️ These security guarantees are considered a key component of a potential peace agreement, aiming to deter future Russian aggression.
• 🕊️ Ukraine emphasizes the desire for long-lasting peace.

Ongoing Negotiations

• 💬 The trilateral talks are scheduled to continue throughout the weekend, including the current day.
• ⚠️ President Zelenskyy noted that it is too early to draw definitive conclusions from the initial day of talks.