US Envoy Hopes for European Inclusion in Future Ukraine Talks
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Steve Vitekav, the special envoy of the U.S. President, stated during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin that the recent negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi took place in a positive atmosphere, with both sides demonstrating commendable performance.
Vitekav highlighted the imminent exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine as a sign of progress in resolving the conflict. He noted that European countries were not present at the Abu Dhabi talks but were kept informed through trilateral communications.
He also announced that he would brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the details of his discussions with Putin.
The special envoy stressed that the United States is taking all necessary steps to end the Ukraine conflict and that the U.S. President is committed to its resolution.
Vitekav added that President Trump had asked him to remind Putin of the significant importance of ending the Ukraine conflict as swiftly as possible.
He expressed hope that following his talks with the Russian President, it would be possible to announce the holding of a new round of trilateral negotiations with the participation of European countries.
The trilateral negotiations between representatives of Russia, the United States, and Ukraine were held in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, 2026. The exchange of prisoners was among the issues discussed during these talks.
