According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian forces have achieved “record results” in recent days, resulting in what he described as the heaviest daily and weekly losses for the Russian army. He also noted the effectiveness of Ukraine’s long-range strikes against Russian targets. Zelenskyy emphasized that while Russia has the capacity to end the war, the United States must apply pressure to convince Moscow to cease hostilities.
The Ukrainian negotiating team has arrived in the United Arab Emirates, where the first meeting is scheduled for November 10. These talks will involve representatives from Russia, the United States, and European partners. Zelenskyy stated that the objective is to propose de-escalatory steps and determine the format for a potential trilateral meeting at the leaders’ level to end the war. He noted that European partners would participate in separate formats during these discussions.
Zelenskyy referenced previous proposals, noting that India had put forward food security initiatives that were not supported by the Russian side. He stated that the current meetings in Abu Dhabi aim to clarify how to arrange high-level talks to bring the conflict to a “fair” and “real” end. The President also addressed members of parliament, urging support for draft laws related to European integration, state funding, and anti-corruption measures, including a specific bill to advance Ukraine’s progress toward joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Background information indicates that Zelenskyy has previously claimed Russia seeks to divide Ukraine along the Dnipro River. Military claims regarding specific casualty figures and the extent of “record losses” come from the Ukrainian President and are not independently verified by the sources provided. The next scheduled development is the continuation of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, with the team reportedly present for the initial session on November 10.
2 Comments