Ukraine, U.S. And Russian Federation Talks In Abu Dhabi Concluded
- 5.02.2026, 16:13
Budanov made the first statement on the outcome.
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia have been concluded in Abu Dhabi.
According to RBC-Ukraine, the press secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Secretary Diana Davitian told reporters.
Budanov made the first statement about the results
The head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's GSD Kirill Budanov made the first statement about the results of the second round of talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia, which took place in Abu Dhabi. He called the consultations constructive.
"The talks were really constructive. I am grateful to the United States and the UAE for high-quality organization and mediation," the head of the OP, who is a participant of the Ukrainian delegation at the talks, said in a commentary to RBC-Ukraine.
He has not yet disclosed any other details about the talks.
What is known about the Ukraine-US-RF talks in Abu Dhabi
The second round of talks in the Ukraine-US-RF format took place on February 4 and 5 and lasted two days. Consultations lasted almost five hours each day.
The negotiations were held in the format of trilateral meetings, group work and further synchronization of positions.
The Ukrainian delegation consisted of Kyrylo Budanov, David Arahamiya, Serhiy Kislitsa, Andriy Gnatov, Vadym Skibitsky and Alexander Bevza.
The American side was represented by Donald Trump's envoy Steve Whitkoff, as well as Jared Kushner, Daniel Driscoll and General Alex Hrynkiewicz.
The Russian delegation was led by GRU chief Igor Kostyukov.
After the consultations ended, Whitkoff said the sides had agreed to exchange 314 prisoners. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky spoke about the agreement on the exchange the day before and called it a "significant result."
At the same time, pro-Kremlin media reported on Moscow's new demands on Donbass, in particular Russia's desire to have it internationally recognized as "Russian."