Kushner and Witkoff to meet Zelensky in Dublin

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin following their discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. According to Kushner, the initial focus of their meeting will be on the outcomes of the Moscow talks, before heading to Dublin, as reported by UATV English.

Davyd Arakhamia, the leader of Ukraine's parliamentary majority and a member of the Ukrainian delegation, expressed optimism about the progress made in the talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi. Arakhamia believes they are on track to reach a resolution by the New Year. He highlighted that despite the Russian side presenting rigid directives, the sides managed to reach an agreement on a prisoner exchange.

Arakhamia stressed that this round was particularly challenging due to the rigid stance of the Russian side. The Ukrainian delegation in the UAE was led by Rustem Umerov and comprised Kyrylo Budanov, Arakhamia, Serhii Kyslytsia, and Vadym Skibitskyi. During the talks, Ukraine's main priorities were to achieve a cessation of hostilities, secure guarantees, promote economic recovery, and implement humanitarian measures.

Zelenskyy previously stated that the Abu Dhabi talks aimed to prepare for a meeting with Putin, as well as discuss an energy and maritime truce.