Witkoff: security guarantees for Ukraine and post-war world order discussed in Abu Dhabi

A separate meeting of representatives of the United States, Ukraine and Europe took place in Abu Dhabi, at which security guarantees for Ukraine, the post-war world order and mechanisms of European security were discussed.

This was reported in a statement on X by Donald Trump’s special envoy Steven Witkoff following the meeting.

According to him, the meeting preceded trilateral discussions with Russia and was aimed at “ending the war in Ukraine and creating conditions for a lasting peace, including support for providing reliable security guarantees within the framework of any settlement.”

Witkoff’s statement provides a detailed description of the results of the discussion:

“The participants emphasized that any future agreements must be based on respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and the right to make decisions independently, and must also provide Ukraine with credible security guarantees. The common goal is to develop a practical and mutually complementary security system that will strengthen Ukraine’s long-term security and create the trust necessary to achieve a negotiated settlement. Along with the main focus on establishing a lasting peace, the discussion addressed ways to develop existing European institutions and security arrangements after the end of the war in Ukraine. The participants also noted the importance of addressing security problems in the post-war period and reducing the risk of conflicts arising. Risk management mechanisms and the prevention of dangerous escalation were considered,” the publication says.

According to Witkoff, the parties confirmed “their commitment to creating a sustainable post-war architecture of European security, emphasizing that a strong NATO will remain a key element of collective defense in the Euro-Atlantic region.”

Earlier today, many Western media outlets published insider reports about what would be discussed in Abu Dhabi. We wrote about the new round of negotiations and US plans in a separate article.