Security guarantees for Ukraine are one of key topics in talks, Rubio says
The US and Ukraine are discussing initial proposals for a postwar security architecture. Security guarantees for Ukraine are one of the key topics in talks on ending the war.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the remarks, Censor.NET reports, citing DRM News.
He said he hoped there would be progress at the meeting in Abu Dhabi.
"Here’s the thing. Throughout our discussions about the Russia-Ukraine war, one issue has kept coming up – the need to provide security guarantees. What will the postwar security system look like for Ukraine... and for the entire European continent? This is one of the key topics that has come up repeatedly in every conversation about negotiations," Rubio said.
What did Trump mean when he spoke of progress in the talks?
The secretary of state explained what Donald Trump meant by progress in the talks on Ukraine. Rubio said the parties were working through initial proposals for a postwar security architecture and had yet to reach a final agreement.
"I think the president was briefed on this last Thursday or Friday. There are some initial proposals under consideration now. Nothing has been finalized yet. Maybe there’ll be some progress tomorrow in Abu Dhabi when Jared and Steve get there. I think they’re already on their way," Rubio concluded.
Background
- US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff said Ukraine and Russia would hold talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, with the United States acting as mediator. The parties plan to discuss security guarantees, de-escalation, humanitarian issues and further steps toward peace.
- Moscow was also reported to have assembled a delegation of senior diplomats and military officials for the next round of talks with the US and Ukraine on ending the war.
- Rustem Umerov will lead the Ukrainian delegation at the talks in Abu Dhabi.
