Any future agreement must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence in decision-making, and provide strong security guarantees to Ukraine."
The special envoy for the US presidency Steve Witkoff issued a joint statement of the US, Ukraine and the European partners following a meeting in Abu Dhabi, which took place before the start of the trilateral negotiations with Russia.
"Ahead of the upcoming tripartite negotiations with Russia, representatives of the US, Ukraine and European partners met to continue closely coordinating efforts to end the war in Ukraine and create the conditions for sustainable peace, including support for strong security guarantees as part of any settlement.
The discussions were held in the spirit of cooperation between the United States, Ukraine and European partners, reflecting their shared goals, ongoing consultations and commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.
The participants emphasized that any future agreement must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence in decision-making, as well as provide reliable security guarantees to Ukraine.
The overall goal is to develop a practical and complementary security system that will strengthen Ukraine's long-term security and build the confidence necessary to reach a negotiated settlement.
Alongside focusing on the ongoing peace issue, the discussion examined ways to develop existing European institutions and security agreements after the end of the war in Ukraine.
Also, the participants recognized that handling post-war security issues and reducing the risk of conflict are of utmost importance. They discussed ways to ensure robust risk management mechanisms and prevent dangerous escalation.