The Ukrainian, American, and Russian Delegations Are Today in the UAE; They Are Discussing the Parameters for Ending the War – Address by the President

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I wish you good health, fellow Ukrainians!

Today has been full of tasks, including for our diplomatic team. Ukrainian representatives report to me almost every hour - they are currently in the UAE, where a conversation took place today involving the Ukrainian, American, and Russian delegations. This is important, as such trilateral meeting formats haven't happened for a long time. They are discussing the parameters for ending the war. By now, they should already have at least some answers from Russia - the key is that Russia must be ready to end this war, the one it itself started. Ukraine's positions are clear. I've defined the framework for dialogue for our delegation, which remains in constant contact: Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, Davyd Arakhamiia, and Sergiy Kyslytsya. Tomorrow, General Hnatov, Chief of the General Staff, and a representative from Defense Intelligence, Skibitskyi, will join the negotiations. As for the substance of today's discussions, it is still too early to draw conclusions - we will see how the conversation develops tomorrow and what results it produces. It is necessary that not only Ukraine has the desire to end this war and achieve full security, but that a similar desire somehow emerges in Russia as well.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Fedorov delivered a briefing today on the specifics of the frontline situation and our technological responses. I thank every unit defending our Ukrainian positions and significantly increasing the technological component. The level of Russian losses - 35,000 in December - is very serious. We also discussed personnel matters with the Minister, not only within the Ministry but across the branches of the Armed Forces, including the Air Force. It is good to see that coordination within the Air Force and analysis of strike circumstances are increasing. The conclusions are essential to make the system more effective. I also instructed our team to process our agreements with partners on air defense missiles as swiftly and thoroughly as possible. Yesterday, there was a positive signal in talks with President Trump regarding PAC-3 Patriot missiles; now we need a positive signal here in Ukraine - in real deliveries for the defenders of our skies. Logistics must be expedited to the maximum.

I also held a special energy coordination call - each day begins in this very format. Repair crews, emergency services, energy companies, and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine are all working around the clock, and recovery efforts are yielding results. Still, the overall situation remains very difficult, particularly in Kyiv and the region, the Dnipro region - Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih - Kharkiv and the region, Zaporizhzhia, the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. We reviewed the situation in Odesa separately. I want to highlight the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - thank you to everyone involved. Everything is as clear and concrete as possible regarding generator and equipment reserves, real help to cities, with the largest share going to Kyiv, and warming and assistance points for people. Unfortunately, many buildings in the capital remain without heating. Maximum crews and maximum equipment have been deployed to help people. We spoke with Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko about programs that can support both the economy and communities - specifically regarding generators and enabling businesses to continue operating: programs as flexible as possible to help small businesses buy and maintain generators. Government officials are expected to present everything to the public today. There is also a decision to directly support every employee in the repair crews. These are additional payments for each month of this emergency situation. We agreed today with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy on the format of the payments and how people will receive these payments. Each employee involved in emergency restoration work will receive a bonus of 20,000 hryvnias for January, February, and March of this year - 20,000 per month. The Government will provide additional details. And of course, I thank every country and all the leaders providing the necessary assistance. Energy aid packages, specifically, are already in place, with more on the way: the European Union, and separately Italy, Germany, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Poland, Japan, and the United States. I thank all of you who stand with us, who stand with Ukraine!

Glory to Ukraine!