Ukraine to focus on prisoner swaps during Abu Dhabi talks, presidential office says
Photo: Kyrylo Budanov (facebook.com/kyrylo.budanov.official)
Ukraine intends to devote significant attention to discussing the humanitarian track during the Abu Dhabi negotiations involving the US and Russia, according to Ukrainian Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov.
"I am heading to Abu Dhabi as part of the Ukrainian delegation to take part in the talks. It is important that the diplomatic process is continuing," he said.
Budanov stressed that Ukraine, more than anyone else, wants this war to end as soon as possible. He also expressed hope for constructive dialogue.
"We plan to focus on the humanitarian track. Prisoner exchanges need to be stepped up. I hope the dialogue in the UAE will deliver practical results and that we will be able to agree on the next steps to bring our people home," the head of the Presidential Office said.
He also thanked US President's special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for their "personal efforts in the negotiation process."
Earlier, The New York Times reported that talks between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the US, are expected to resume on November 10 in Abu Dhabi, but a ceasefire will not be on the agenda.
Meanwhile, Jared Kushner said that ahead of the peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the US is bringing together NATO partners, as well as representatives of the EU and Ukraine, for a separate meeting. The parties are expected to discuss the post-war security architecture.
