On November 6, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held discussions with leaders of the NB8 regarding the preparation for a trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi. The main goal of the meeting is to address European security issues and present proposals to achieve productive negotiations.
Preparation for the Trilateral Meeting
Zelensky emphasized that many preparatory steps have been taken for a successful meeting in the Emirates. In particular, he noted:
- A meeting in Brussels involving representatives from NATO and European countries.
- Ongoing contacts with representatives of the U.S. President.
- Active work of negotiation teams at all levels.
The President stressed the importance of coordinating actions and aligning common positions among the participating countries.
The Importance of European Security
Zelensky also emphasized that European security issues should be discussed with the participation of European nations. He expressed gratitude to partners from NB8, including:
- The Prime Minister of Estonia
- The President of Finland
- The President of Lithuania
- The Prime Minister of Denmark
- The Prime Minister of Iceland
- The Prime Minister of Latvia
- The Prime Minister of Norway
- The Prime Minister of Sweden
He noted the importance of having a shared vision on fundamental security issues.
Ukraine's Needs Ahead of Winter
The President also informed partners about Ukraine's urgent needs ahead of the winter period, particularly in:
- Energy
- Air defense systems (ADS)
Zelensky thanked partners for their willingness to assist Ukraine and confirmed the intention to continue coordination and alignment of common positions to achieve results in negotiations.