Trilateral talks in UAE tentatively scheduled for Nov 4 – Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced that senior-level talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are tentatively scheduled for November 4 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This announcement came in response to a phone call between Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tusk emphasized the importance of maintaining contact between European politicians, given the potential for ceasefire negotiations in Abu Dhabi. He noted that while both sides held firm to their positions, European officials expressed cautious optimism about the prospects for progress in Abu Dhabi. Tusk approached Russia with caution, urging the Finnish and Norwegian leaders to remain vigilant during negotiations with Putin, as Russia's agenda and interests are well-defined.

The Polish leader reiterated that despite the resumption of dialogue, Europe's support for Ukraine and its security remains unwavering. Zelenskyy discussed his conversation with Putin with Stubb and Støre, expressing gratitude for their active support of diplomacy and peace efforts. Both leaders discussed the need for concrete de-escalation measures regarding Ukraine's energy sector and infrastructure.

They also outlined preparations for the upcoming trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Abu Dhabi.