Ukraine welcomes "positive dynamics" after negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Le Monde. The representative of the Ukrainian delegation, David Arakhmia, reported "significant progress" after two days of negotiations with Russia mediated by the United States. He called on the American representatives to set a date for a new round of negotiations as soon as possible after their trip to Moscow and Dublin. "I think we have good momentum to reach a decision before the new year," said Arhamia. According to him, the Russian negotiators came with "very strict instructions". The negotiations became more productive when the discussion turned to the post-war situation. Arhamia welcomed the renewal of the tripartite dialogue and advocated European participation at the negotiating table, considering that the discussions concern the security of the continent. According to him, the planned prisoner exchange could be "one of the most important, if not the most important". He presented the prospect of these releases as a step forward in itself.