Europe and US agree to review postwar continental security as Ukraine talks begin
The Abu Dhabi meetings open with an agreement between the U.S. and EU to look at a new security structure for Europe when Russia's war on Ukraine war ends.
European and U.S. officials have reached an agreement to assess the continent's security framework in conjunction with the United States, as peace negotiations for Ukraine commence in Abu Dhabi. The statements from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and the European Council highlight the importance of addressing "post-war security concerns" and mitigating the risk of conflict in the region.
Both parties seek to establish a practical and mutually beneficial security framework that bolsters Ukraine's long-term security and fosters confidence for a negotiated settlement. The discussions took place alongside talks between Ukraine and Russia, with preparatory meetings involving European powers, Ukraine, and the U.S. team.
European leaders are apprehensive about potential reductions in U.S. support for their security, especially under President Trump's administration. The talks in Abu Dhabi are the first trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. in nine months, with Jared Kushner and Witkoff spearheading the American delegation.
The focus on Europe's future security architecture has been a sensitive issue for European governments, who fear the possibility of diminished U.S. involvement in the region. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his supporters have emphasized that Russia should not demand changes to NATO's role in Europe or prevent Ukraine from joining the alliance as a condition for ending the conflict.
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