Security guarantees and peace plan: results of the first day of Russia–US–Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

The first round of trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine on settling the conflict has ended in Abu Dhabi. The first meeting lasted more than four hours. According to sources cited by Ukrainska Pravda, the parties focused on security and the postwar order. In particular, they discussed guarantees for Ukraine and Europe, Moscow’s demands regarding its own security, the reconstruction of Ukraine, and the creation of a new security architecture amid a crisis of trust.

Jared Kushner, special representative of Donald Trump, told the press that Vladimir Putin is ready for peace “under the right conditions.” He added that the Russian side is equally asking whether Ukraine and the European countries are genuinely ready for a peaceful settlement.

The second day of talks is scheduled for November 11.