President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a U.S. security-guarantees document for Ukraine is "100% ready" after two days of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. Kyiv is awaiting a signing date before the text goes to the U.S. Congress and the Ukrainian parliament for ratification. The talks — which included military representatives — will resume on Feb. 1, but major issues such as territorial integrity and oversight of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remain unresolved.
Zelenskyy: U.S. Security Guarantees '100% Ready' — Signing Date Pending, Talks To Resume Feb. 1
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint press conference with Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Karol Nawrocki, at the Presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a U.S. security-guarantees document for Ukraine is "100% ready" after two days of talks in Abu Dhabi involving delegations from Ukraine, the United States and Russia.
Speaking to journalists in Vilnius during a visit to Lithuania, Zelenskyy said Kyiv is now waiting for partners to set a signing date. Once agreed, the document would be submitted to the U.S. Congress and the Ukrainian parliament for ratification.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gestures while speaking at a joint press conference with Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Karol Nawrocki, at the Presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
He also reiterated Ukraine's goal of joining the European Union by 2027, describing EU membership as an "economic security guarantee" that would underpin the country's long-term stability and reconstruction.
What Happened In Abu Dhabi
Zelenskyy described the Abu Dhabi meetings as likely the first trilateral format in some time that included not only diplomats but military representatives from all three sides. The talks began on Friday and continued through Saturday, forming the latest international push to resolve the conflict stemming from Russia's nearly four-year full-scale invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint press conference with Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda and Polish President Karol Nawrocki, at the Presidential palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)(ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Although negotiators explored a broad range of military and economic issues — including the possibility of a ceasefire ahead of a formal deal — Zelenskyy acknowledged that fundamental differences remain, with territorial integrity a primary sticking point.
"Our position regarding our territory — Ukraine’s territorial integrity — must be respected," he said.
The Kremlin has reportedly insisted any settlement would require Kyiv to withdraw forces from territories Moscow has declared annexed in the east but does not fully control. Separately, Russian President Vladimir Putin held reported talks with businessmen-turned-envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner; reports say those discussions touched on a potential settlement framework.
Unresolved Issues
Negotiators have not yet agreed on a final framework for oversight and operation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is occupied by Russian forces and remains the largest nuclear facility in Europe. That issue, along with borders and security arrangements, remains central to any durable accord.
According to a U.S. official, the delegations will reconvene in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 1 for the next round of talks as efforts continue to seek a negotiated resolution.
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