Zelensky warns Europe on US-Russia talks after Abu Dhabi negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned European leaders at the European Political Community summit in Dublin on November 12 that US-Russia talks are addressing a future European security architecture, not just Ukraine's security guarantees, calling this approach strange. Zelensky reported on serious negotiations in Abu Dhabi, including a prisoner exchange agreement, and stressed Europe must become a permanent participant in talks. He said Russia is not ready for de-escalation in the Black Sea or on energy strikes, with Putin reportedly wanting to continue attacks. Ukraine's priorities remain air defense interceptors for Patriot and NASAMS systems, F-16 ammunition, and energy support. US envoys Witkoff and Kushner met Putin in Moscow before heading to Dublin to meet Zelensky.