Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Sunday that the next phase of diplomatic negotiations between Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations will occur on February 4th and 5th in Abu Dhabi. The announcement came via Zelenskyy’s Telegram channel, where he emphasized Ukraine’s readiness for substantive discussions aimed at achieving a “real and dignified end to the war.
The trilateral meetings represent a continuation of peace efforts that have been ongoing for approximately one year under the Trump administration’s mediation. These talks seek to resolve Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has persisted for nearly four years with devastating humanitarian and geopolitical consequences.
While Ukrainian officials have expressed commitment to meaningful dialogue, neither U.S. nor Russian representatives provided immediate commentary following Zelenskyy’s statement. The development follows a recent meeting between top Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and American peacemaking delegates in Florida, described by Dmitriev as “constructive.
Substantial disagreements remain between Moscow and Kyiv regarding the fundamental structure of any potential agreement. The most contentious issue centers on territorial control, particularly in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Disputes persist over whether Russian forces should maintain control of currently occupied territories or withdraw entirely, and whether additional land concessions should be made beyond current frontlines.
The Abu Dhabi talks occur against a backdrop of severe winter conditions affecting civilian infrastructure across Ukraine and Moldova, with power outages exacerbating the humanitarian situation as temperatures drop.