The ongoing negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine could lead to an agreement to settle the Ukraine conflict before the end of 2026, according to David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction and a member of Kiev’s delegation at the Abu Dhabi talks.

Speaking at a press conference following the latest round of discussions, Arakhamia expressed confidence that the current pace of negotiations offers a realistic opportunity to reach a settlement before the New Year.

Despite his optimism, the Ukrainian representative acknowledged that the latest round had been among the most difficult so far. Nevertheless, the delegations managed to achieve some progress, including an agreement on a prisoner-of-war exchange.

Arakhamia also reiterated Kiev’s interest in expanding the negotiating format to include European countries. Ukraine wants European representatives to participate directly in discussions aimed at resolving the conflict.

Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin and head of Moscow’s delegation, offered his own assessment of the two-day negotiations. According to Medinsky, the parties managed to narrow their differences on certain issues, although significant disagreements remain on others.

The Russian representative also emphasized the need to establish a new international security system that reflects current realities, rests on principles of fairness and respects the interests of individual countries.

Addressing the potential involvement of European nations in the negotiations, Medinsky indicated that their participation would depend on a change in their approach. He argued that European Union representatives would need to undergo a moral reassessment before taking a full role in the process.

The trilateral negotiations involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine concluded in Abu Dhabi on November 11 after two days of discussions.

The diplomatic process is set to continue on November 12, when US President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Following their talks with the Russian president, the American representatives plan to travel to Dublin for negotiations with Vladimir Zelensky.