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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says dignified, lasting peace realistic, ahead of talks

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Posted on February 2, 2026

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KYIV, Feb 2 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that it was realistic to achieve a dignified and lasting peace, ahead of the next round of peace talks with Russian and U.S.

Zelenskiy Claims Dignified and Lasting Peace is Achievable Ahead of Talks

Ukraine's Path to Peace Negotiations

KYIV, Feb 2 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that it was realistic to achieve a dignified and lasting peace, ahead of the next round of peace talks with Russian and U.S. officials due this week in Abu Dhabi.

Bilateral Meetings with U.S. Officials

Speaking after discussions with his negotiating team, Zelenskiy said the Ukrainian delegation would also hold bilateral meetings with U.S. officials during the two days of talks in Abu Dhabi, which are due to start on Wednesday.

Security Guarantees and Economic Development

"We consider the bilateral security guarantees document with the United States to be complete, and we anticipate further substantive work on documents related to recovery and economic development," Zelenskiy said.

(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka, Olena Harmash; Editing by Daniel Flynn)

Key Takeaways

  • Zelenskiy believes dignified peace is achievable.
  • Talks with Russian and U.S. officials in Abu Dhabi.
  • Bilateral meetings with U.S. on security guarantees.
  • Focus on economic development and recovery.
  • Peace talks set to begin on Wednesday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a peace negotiation?
Peace negotiation is a process where conflicting parties come together to discuss and resolve their differences, aiming to reach an agreement that establishes peace.
What is economic development?
Economic development refers to the process of improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a community or country, typically through job creation and sustainable growth.

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