Ukraine discussions in Abu Dhabi 'constructive': US special envoy

Delegations from US, Ukraine, and Russia 'to continue trilateral discussions in the coming weeks,' says Steve Witkoff

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA)—The Ukraine discussions in the United Arab Emirates were constructive, said US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday.

The talks were "focused on how to create the conditions for a durable peace," Witkoff said in a statement.

It came after the delegations from the US, Ukraine, and Russia met for the second trilateral meeting in the capital, Abu Dhabi, to advance efforts to end the war in Ukraine on Feb. 4-5.

Witkoff said the delegations reached an agreement whereby Russia and Ukraine will each release 157 prisoners of war.

"This is the first exchange in the last five months," he added.

The US and Russia also agreed to establish a military-to-military dialogue to be led by General Alexus Grynkewich, commander of US European Command, Witkoff said.

"The delegations agreed to report back to their respective capitals and to continue trilateral discussions in the coming weeks," he stressed.

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