Zelensky Spoke for One and a Half Hours with Trump Representatives: What Is Known About the New Negotiations with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on a lengthy conversation with U.S. special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The discussion took place ahead of a new round of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, scheduled for next week in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. According to the LETA agency, citing AFP, this is set to be the first trilateral negotiations since February. ### The Conversation Lasted One and a Half Hours Zelensky shared details of the conversation on Wednesday evening on the social network X. > "We just had a very detailed, one-and-a-half-hour conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner," the Ukrainian president wrote. He emphasized the need to accelerate diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war. > "Negotiations must move forward at full speed to end this war as soon as possible. Ukraine is ready to take the necessary steps," Zelensky stated. The Ukrainian president did not disclose details of the proposals discussed in the message provided. ### Negotiations in Abu Dhabi Scheduled for Next Week The upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi is expected to bring together representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. According to AFP, this will be the first round of trilateral negotiations since February. However, the specific date of the meeting, the composition of the delegations, and the proposed agenda were not specified in the information provided. ### Melania Trump Prepares to Host Representatives from Russia and Ukraine Diplomatic contacts are also ongoing in Washington. As previously reported, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump is preparing to host representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday, November 5. Simultaneously, meetings of representatives from the European Union, the United Kingdom, NATO, and the U.S. are taking place in Brussels on November 4 and 5. Thus, preparations for the negotiations in Abu Dhabi are accompanied by diplomatic consultations across several international platforms.