Ukrainian President Zelensky said on Sunday (January 25) that the United States has fully prepared the documents regarding Ukraine’s security, and Ukraine is waiting to determine the time and place for signing. This indicates some progress was made over the weekend in talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
During his visit to the Lithuanian capital Vilnius on Sunday, Zelensky stated in a press conference, “For us, security first comes from the security provided by the United States. The document is 100% ready, and we are waiting for our partners to confirm the date and place for signing it.”
“The document will then be submitted for approval to the US Congress and the Ukrainian parliament,” he added.
Last Friday to Saturday, Ukraine, Russia, and the United States as the mediator held the first trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, discussing the framework proposed by the United States to end the nearly four-year war, but no agreement has been reached yet.
However, a US official immediately told reporters after the weekend talks that both Russia and Ukraine expressed willingness to continue the dialogue, with the three parties expected to have more discussions in Abu Dhabi next Sunday.
Zelensky stated on Sunday, “In Abu Dhabi, discussions are ongoing regarding the 20-point plan proposed by the United States and regarding contentious issues. There were many contentious issues before, and now there are fewer.”
He mentioned that Russia is making every effort to force Ukraine to abandon its eastern regions, but since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia has yet to fully occupy that area.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine has not changed its stance, insisting on the preservation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine.
“There are fundamental differences in positions between Ukraine and Russia. The Americans are trying to find a compromise solution,” Zelensky said, noting that all parties involved must be ready to compromise, including the Americans.
(This article was adapted from Reuters report)