Trump's envoy to join Ukraine–Russia talks in Abu Dhabi — Axios
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff (photo: Getty Images)
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will be present at Ukraine–Russia talks set to take place in Abu Dhabi in the coming days, Axios journalist Barak Ravid said.
The official said that Witkoff will arrive in Israel on Tuesday, February 3, where he will meet with the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials.
Ravid writes that Trump's special envoy will stop in Israel on his way to Abu Dhabi, where he will hold another round of talks with Ukraine and Russia.
Talks in Abu Dhabi
A week ago, on January 23 and 24, trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi. The United States described the meeting as positive, while Kyiv called it substantive.
According to RBC-Ukraine, the greatest progress was made in the military track. In particular, possible disengagement of forces, mechanisms for monitoring a ceasefire, and the creation of a coordination center were discussed. At the same time, the issue of territories was not resolved.
The continuation of the talks on February 1 was also announced. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the meeting could be postponed due to the situation around Iran, as the United States may strike the ayatollah regime.
Later, the Ukrainian leader confirmed that the meeting had been postponed and would take place next week. In particular, it is scheduled for February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi.
In one interview, Zelenskyy said that without a meeting with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, it is impossible to resolve the territorial issue.
In addition, on February 2, Peskov stated that a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin is possible only in Moscow.
