U.S. and Ukraine want to move toward "multilateral talks" involving European partners, - Witkoff
Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff spoke about a meeting with representatives of Ukraine and European partners ahead of the trilateral talks in the UAE.
He shared this on the social media platform X, according to Censor.NET.
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"Discussions took place collaboratively between the United States, Ukraine, and European partners, reflecting their shared objectives, ongoing consultations, and commitment to Euro-Atlantic security.
Participants emphasized that any future arrangements must respect sovereignty, territorial integrity, independent decision-making, and provide credible security guarantees for Ukraine, the statement says.
According to him, the common goal is to develop a practical and mutually reinforcing security framework that will strengthen Ukraine’s long-term security and build the trust necessary to achieve a negotiated settlement.
"Alongside a central focus on a lasting peace, the discussion covered how to build upon existing European security institutions and agreements following the conclusion of the war in Ukraine.
Participants further recognized that addressing post-war security concerns and reducing the risk of conflict are essential. They discussed how to ensure strong mechanisms for managing risk and avoiding dangerous escalation.
The participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to a strong post-war European security architecture and arrangements, and were clear that a strong NATO will remain central to Euro-Atlantic collective defense," he said.
Witkoff noted that the United States, Ukraine, and European partners will continue to work closely together throughout the negotiation process.
"Their shared objective is moving toward broader multilateral discussions involving European partners and achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace," he concluded.
