Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Sunday that a comprehensive U.S. security guarantees agreement for Ukraine has reached completion following intensive multilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The breakthrough emerged from unprecedented trilateral discussions involving high-level diplomatic and military representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia—marking the first such format in an extended period.
During his diplomatic visit to Lithuania, Zelenskyy confirmed the security document stands ‘100% ready’ and awaits finalization of signing arrangements between partner nations. The finalized agreement will subsequently undergo ratification procedures through both the U.S. Congress and Ukraine’s parliamentary system.
Parallel to security negotiations, Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s strategic objective to achieve European Union membership by 2027, characterizing this geopolitical alignment as a crucial ‘economic security guarantee’ for the nation’s future stability.
The Abu Dhabi talks, spanning Friday through Saturday, addressed the complex landscape of Russia’s ongoing invasion now approaching its fourth year. While acknowledging persistent fundamental disagreements—particularly regarding territorial integrity and Russia’s illegal annexation of eastern regions—Zelenskyy noted the discussions concluded constructively. He reiterated Ukraine’s non-negotiable position on territorial sovereignty, stating ‘Our position regarding our territory must be respected.’
According to U.S. officials involved in the process, negotiators will reconvene in the United Arab Emirates on February 1 for subsequent rounds. The comprehensive agenda covered military and economic considerations, including potential ceasefire arrangements preceding a formal agreement. Outstanding issues remain, particularly regarding operational oversight of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant—Europe’s largest nuclear facility currently under Russian occupation.
The diplomatic momentum coincides with reported backchannel discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Trump administration officials, though the Kremlin maintains any peace agreement necessitates Ukrainian withdrawal from contested eastern territories.