Zelensky Aligns Positions with EU Chief Ahead of Crucial Abu Dhabi Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday he had spoken with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to coordinate positions with the bloc ahead of US-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi this week.

European powers are engaged in an intense diplomatic push to ensure any settlement in Russia's war on Ukraine is fair to Kyiv -- and avoid Washington offering Moscow new security guarantees over Europe's head.

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with von der Leyen, Zelensky said they had "coordinated our positions regarding the meeting in Abu Dhabi".

"We are doing everything to ensure that the trilateral format delivers results," he added.

The European Commission chief confirmed on social media after their exchange that "the EU will be present alongside our partners" for the Abu Dhabi talks taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, echoing weekend statements by France's foreign minister.