Abu Dhabi to Host Key Talks on Donbas Between Ukraine, US, and Russia.
Three-Way Diplomatic Meeting in Abu Dhabi
According to Novyny.live: A pivotal three-way diplomatic meeting involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia is scheduled for January 23 in Abu Dhabi. The talks will focus on territorial issues, specifically concerning the Donbas region, marking a significant step in international efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. This meeting underscores the continued global diplomatic engagement surrounding the war, which has persisted since 2014.
The agenda will cover outcomes from the recent World Economic Forum in Davos and the urgent need to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities. Discussions will also address the formation of a proposed 'Peace Council' by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's potential role in such an initiative post-conflict. Other critical topics include maritime security, the detention of Russian tankers, the border situation, statistics on citizens traveling abroad, and the operation of the 'eQueue' system.
Composition of the Ukrainian Delegation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leading the delegation, has expanded its membership to include specialists from diverse fields. The delegation includes:
- Oleksiy Buryachenko, a political science candidate and president of the 'International Institute for Security Studies'
- Yuriy Romanyuk, head of the All-Ukrainian Public Organization 'Ukraine in NATO'
- Political analysts Anton Maleyev and Petro Oleshchuk
- Andriy Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
- Andriy Dubas, president of the Association of Ukrainian Banks
- Oleksandr Sushko, executive director of the International Renaissance Foundation
- Yan Klishayev, head of the NGO 'Veteran Corps'
The primary objective of these negotiations is to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation and to address existing challenges related to Ukraine's security and territorial integrity. The broad expertise of the Ukrainian delegation signals a serious, multi-faceted approach to seeking effective solutions and shaping strategic policy in defense and security matters.
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