Abu Dhabi:Ukraine's negotiating delegation has departed for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, as announced by Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service. The delegation is set to participate in discussions aimed at establishing lasting peace and security for Ukraine.

According to Anadolu Agency, Umerov, who is leading the delegation, stated that representatives from European countries, including the E4 group consisting of the UK, France, Germany, and Italy, along with NATO and the European Commission, will be present in Abu Dhabi for these talks.

Umerov highlighted the importance of maintaining close coordination with European partners to align positions and understand the next steps in the negotiation process. He stressed the role of Europe in the diplomatic process, as instructed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Ukrainian delegation expressed gratitude to the UAE for hosting the talks and acknowledged the efforts of US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in preparing for the meetings. The upcoming talks involve Russian, Ukrainian, and US representatives, and they aim to build on previous rounds of negotiations held earlier this year.