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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Jared Kushner highlighted his discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prior to the upcoming Abu Dhabi trilateral negotiations, as per a November 4 social media update. Kushner expressed the United States' appreciation for Zelenskyy and his team's constructive engagement and resolve to achieve a lasting peace.

According to Kushner, the U.S. is actively collaborating with all parties to find a sustainable path forward, emphasizing the need to not only halt the war but also establish a robust security framework to prevent future conflicts.

On November 4, Zelenskyy conversed with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Kushner for 90 minutes, covering preparations for the forthcoming Ukraine-U.S.-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi scheduled for November 10-11. Zelenskyy flagged air defense as a priority, mentioning discussions about interceptors for Patriot systems to shield against Russian assaults.

He also stated that Ukraine would continue its cooperation with the U.S. on bilateral tracks, including the Drone Deals format. Zelenskyy conveyed gratitude to the U.S. for its backing of Ukraine's sovereignty, people, and diplomatic endeavors, asserting that there is no alternative to peace and that postwar security guarantees must be robust.

Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine seeks ironclad security assurances post-war. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov had previously stated that consultations among Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia regarding potential trilateral talks would occur after November 4, contingent on the battlefield and broader situation. Zelenskyy mentioned that while Kyiv prefers European involvement in the Abu Dhabi talks, Ukraine would not obstruct the meeting if the U.S. insists on a trilateral format.

He stressed that Ukraine would not compromise territorially during negotiations, labeling this a non-negotiable "red line" to be addressed by national leaders only.