Ukraine says the second round of U.S.-brokered peace talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi is moving into separate working groups focused on specific issues, before delegations reconvene to coordinate positions.
Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s National Defence and Security Council, said on Wednesday that negotiations began in a trilateral format involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia, and will now continue in parallel tracks.
“A new round of negotiations has begun in Abu Dhabi. The negotiation process started in a trilateral format — Ukraine, the United States and Russia. Subsequently, work will proceed in separate groups on specific issues, followed by another joint synchronisation of positions,” Umerov said in a statement on Telegram.
He said Ukraine’s delegation is working under clear directives from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to pursue what he described as a worthy and lasting peace.
“Each stage of the negotiations is reported to the head of state,” Umerov added.
The comments come as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators hold their second round of direct talks under a framework proposed by Washington, aimed at exploring potential pathways toward ending nearly four years of war.
Major disagreements remain, including over territory, security guarantees and the future of occupied regions in eastern and southern Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly demanded that Kyiv withdraw forces from parts of eastern Ukraine it still controls, while Ukraine has rejected any unilateral territorial concessions.
Separately, the United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Ministry said it hopes the latest round of talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine will lead to progress.
The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at achieving comprehensive and sustainable political solutions, and said it continues to work with partners to promote peace and stability at regional and global levels.
Officials said discussions in Abu Dhabi are continuing.
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