Zelensky assessed the first day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assessed the first day of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi (UAE) as constructive.

He announced this on his Telegram channel.

According to Zelensky, the parties managed to discuss the necessity and possible parameters of humanitarian steps, talked about security guarantees for Ukraine and the foundations for their long-term functioning. The topic of the necessity of de-escalation steps was also discussed.

As a source in the negotiating group told RIA Novosti, the participants in the consultations also discussed key aspects of forming a new continental security system. The Ukrainian settlement was just one of the items in the extensive discussion.

Additionally, representatives of Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv intend to focus on developing threat prevention mechanisms and strengthening regional stability. Members of the Russian delegation did not have contact with European officials on November 10, the source added.

The trilateral negotiations involving delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will last two days. The first meeting lasted 4.5 hours with a 40-minute break. The negotiations will continue on the 11th.