Abu Dhabi Talks: Zelensky Reveals Key Issues Raised by Ukraine, US, and Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the critical issues at trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi were an energy ceasefire, unblocking the Black Sea, prisoner release, and preparing a leaders' meeting to truly end the war, with Russians claiming no mandate on some points. Zelensky stated Ukraine supported an all-for-all prisoner exchange, with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner securing a deal in Moscow for over a thousand captives, likely 1200 or 1300. He added the US backed Europe joining future talks at the same table, not a side room. The president warned against prioritizing a new global security structure, insisting the order must be ceasefire, ending the war, and security guarantees for Ukraine. European representation options include UK, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, or Poland, with 3-5 people likely.