Yes is concluded in Abu Dhabi il second round di negotiations trilateral between United States, Ukraine e Russia to seek a solution to the conflict that has been ongoing for nearly four years. At the end of the talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he talked about meetings "constructive“, underlining that for the first time in months, the possible parameters for ending the war have been addressed.
Zelensky: "The framework for ending the conflict has been discussed."
"We managed to discuss many topics, and it's important that the conversations were constructive," Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel. "The main points of discussion were the parameters for ending the conflict and the necessary security conditions." In this context, he added, "a clear awareness emerged of the importance of American monitoring and control of the peace process and real security."
The Ukrainian president then reported that the parties agreed to inform their respective capitals and coordinate the next steps with political leaders. "Military representatives have identified a list of issues for a possible next meetingIf there is a willingness to move forward – Ukraine is willing – new talks they could be held as early as next week,” he also wrote on X.
The Donbass knot
At the heart of the negotiations, however, remains the most sensitive issue: the territorial question. According to Russian sources, the withdrawal of Ukrainian armed forces from Donbass It remains "the most complex and crucial issue." "For Russia, it is essential that Kiev leave Donbass," said a source close to the negotiations, adding that Moscow is evaluating various security parameters. A condition that Zelensky has repeatedly called unacceptableThe Ukrainian president also confirmed that he had agreed with Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the Davos Forum, to supply ammunition for the air defense system. Patriot, without however specifying the number: “I will not say how many missiles”.
The negotiations took place in closed doors, without the presence of the press, according to a format agreed upon by the three parties. The delegations were led by high-profile figures: Russia participated Igor Kostyukov, director of military intelligence of the General Staff, while for Ukraine the working group was led by the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem UmerovThe United States took part in the talks with a delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, joined by Jared Kushner, who in recent days had a long night meeting in the Kremlin with Russian President Vladimir Putin Putin, defined by the councilor Yuri Ushakov “frank, trust-based and beneficial for both parties.”
Abu Dhabi negotiations: Russian raids during negotiations
Meanwhile, on the ground, the war continues. Overnight, Russia launched a new large-scale attack against Ukraine, striking Kiev, Kharkiv and other regions with drones and ballistic missiles. In the Ukrainian capital, one person was killed and at least three were seriously injured. Explosions were heard in several districts, with civilian buildings and infrastructure damaged. In Kharkiv, Russian drones damaged a maternity hospital, a dormitory for displaced persons, a medical school, and homes. Dozens of people were injured, including a child. "We cannot ignore these attacks; we must respond forcefully," Zelensky wrote, calling on Western partners to increase air defense support.
Serious consequences also in the north of the country. The city of Chernihiv it remained almost completely without electricity after the latest Russian strikes. According to local authorities, infrastructure has been converted to emergency power. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba reported on Telegram that over 400 people were left without power.
