Ukraine and allies coordinate security guarantees before next round of Russia talks
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Ukraine, the United States, and European partners held a coordination meeting ahead of talks with Russia, discussing reliable security guarantees and an end to the war, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated.
Ahead of the upcoming trilateral talks with Russia, representatives of the US, Ukraine and the EU discussed efforts to end the war and create conditions for lasting peace.
"Participants emphasized that any future arrangements must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity, independent decision-making, and provide credible security guarantees for Ukraine," Witkoff said.
He added that the parties share the goal of developing a practical and complementary security framework. It should strengthen Ukraine's long-term protection and create the conditions for reaching negotiated agreements.
Postwar architecture and NATO's role
In addition to establishing lasting peace, the parties discussed the development of European institutions and security agreements after the war.
An important part of the discussion focused on creating effective mechanisms for managing risks and preventing dangerous escalation.
"Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to building a strong postwar European security architecture and emphasized that a strong NATO will continue to be a central element of collective defense across the Euro-Atlantic area," the statement said.
Witkoff stressed that the US, Ukraine and European partners would continue working closely throughout the negotiation process to move toward broader multilateral discussions aimed at achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace.
Earlier, ahead of the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine held a coordination meeting with representatives of the US and European partners.
Participants included representatives of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission, as well as US Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
