Zelenskyy Thanks UAE for Providing a Trusted Venue for Peace Talks

November 11, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for providing a trusted venue for negotiations, following the conclusion of the first day of trilateral talks between Ukrainian, US and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi.

The discussions, held at the working-group level, aim to strengthen dialogue and advance diplomatic efforts towards a political resolution to the crisis. The talks are scheduled to resume on Wednesday morning.

According to Ukraine’s national news agency Ukrinform, Zelenskyy described the trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi, which were preceded by a meeting with European and American partners, as “highly constructive and substantive” in a statement shared on his Telegram channel.

He said the talks focused on potential frameworks for humanitarian measures, with the release of prisoners identified as a top priority. Discussions also addressed the foundations for ensuring effective long-term security guarantees and establishing mechanisms to prevent a recurrence of the crisis.

Zelenskyy added that he had issued instructions to the Ukrainian delegation ahead of the next round of discussions, as well as subsequent engagements with US representatives and European partners, aimed at bringing the parties closer to peace.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the first day of talks in the UAE as “very productive”, in remarks made in Paris and reported by Ukrinform, citing Sky News.

Rubio also highlighted Washington’s intention to eventually expand the trilateral format to include European allies directly at the negotiating table, stressing their role as part of a long-term solution.

Source: WAM