Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected territorial concessions to Russia, insisting that Ukraine is not property to be divided, as US-brokered peace negotiations ended without a breakthrough.
Speaking in Denmark, Zelenskyy said discussions in Abu Dhabi involving Russian, Ukrainian and American representatives were encouraging. However, disagreements over territorial boundaries and post-war security guarantees remain unresolved.
However, analysts remain sceptical about a broader settlement. Russia continues to demand control over the entire Donbas region, restrictions on Ukraine's NATO ambitions and limits on its military capabilities.
Ukraine, meanwhile, is unwilling to formally recognise Russian sovereignty over occupied territories. Moscow's resistance to an initial ceasefire further complicates efforts to end the conflict.
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Our team reported on the results of the meetings in Abu Dhabi with the American and Russian sides, as well as the coordination with European partners present in the Emirates. First, there is an important humanitarian arrangement regarding preparations for a new exchange. Second, the parties discussed their views on guaranteeing security, and it is necessary that the first step be ending this war and providing security guarantees for Ukraine. Third, broader formats for further work involving the Europeans were discussed. Next, the American representatives are heading to Russia, and after those talks, we will coordinate our positions once again and determine what next steps are possible. We are meeting with them tomorrow in Dublin. Ukraine’s priority is to end the war as soon as possible with a dignified peace. We believe that Europe must be represented at every stage of real diplomacy. It is essential that the United States have a strong position and exert influence on the source of this war – that is Russia – so that Russia ends the war of its own making. Thank you to everyone who is helping! I thank the American side for organizing the meetings and for its mediation. I thank the Emirates for providing a venue for the talks. And I thank Mette and all our European friends for their principled and strong position in pursuit of peace. Glory to Ukraine!
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 11, 2026
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