Zelenskyy holds talks with Trump's envoys ahead of Abu Dhabi meeting

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a call with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The main focus was on preparations for the upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi, according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
During the call, the parties discussed preparations for the talks in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for November 10-11. They also focused on consultations involving technical teams from Ukraine, the United States, and Europe, which are currently taking place in Brussels.

"The negotiations must move forward at full throttle to bring this war to an end as quickly as possible. Ukraine is ready to take the necessary steps. Our proposals are clear, and we have given them to the American side," the president said.

Zelenskyy added that he had also discussed air defense with Witkoff and Kushner. He stressed that Ukraine needs interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems to protect against Russian attacks.

Zelenskyy also emphasized the need to continue working on each of the bilateral tracks with the United States, including the Drone Deals format.

"Ukraine is grateful to the United States for its support for Ukraine's independence, our people, and diplomatic efforts. Peace has no alternative, and postwar security guarantees must be truly cast-iron," the president concluded.