Steve Weitkoff, the special envoy to US President Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that a meeting involving representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and European countries in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi addressed key issues, primarily strengthening the European security architecture after the end of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Security guarantees for Ukraine
Weitkoff clarified, in a post on the US platform "X", that the meeting was held ahead of the scheduled trilateral talks with Russia, aiming to continue efforts to end the war and create the necessary conditions for achieving lasting peace. He noted that participants discussed ways to provide strong security guarantees for Ukraine and emphasized that any future settlement must respect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and its right to make decisions independently.
Long-term security framework
He added that the common goal is to establish an applicable security framework that enhances Ukraine's security in the long term and provides the necessary confidence to reach a negotiated settlement. Weitkoff pointed out that the talks also covered ways to develop existing European security institutions and agreements after the war ends, and to reduce the risks of new conflicts through effective risk management and de-escalation mechanisms.
Continuation of NATO
Participants affirmed their commitment to strengthening the European security system after the war and stressed the continuation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as a cornerstone of European-Atlantic collective defense, according to Weitkoff. Weitkoff concluded by emphasizing that the United States, Ukraine, and their European partners will continue close coordination during negotiations, aiming to transition to broader multilateral talks and achieve lasting peace.
US mediation in Abu Dhabi
Earlier today, the UAE capital Abu Dhabi hosted a meeting with representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and several European countries, ahead of trilateral negotiations bringing together Ukraine, Washington, and Moscow. Last Tuesday, Weitkoff announced that Washington would mediate expert-level negotiations between Russia and Ukraine on November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi.
Since February 24, 2022, Russia has been waging a military offensive against Ukraine, demanding Kyiv's abandonment of joining Western military blocs as a condition for ending the conflict, which Kyiv considers "interference" in its affairs.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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