Key Moment in Russia-Ukraine Negotiations: US, Russia, and Ukraine Hold Trilateral Meeting in Abu Dhabi to Promote Implementation of the "19-Point Peace Framework"

Key Moment in Russia-Ukraine Negotiations: US, Russia, and Ukraine Hold Trilateral Meeting in Abu Dhabi to Promote Implementation of the "19-Point Peace Framework"

As the geopolitical contest enters a critical stage, according to CCTV International Hour, representatives from the United States, Russia, and Ukraine have gathered in Abu Dhabi to accelerate and implement a revised "19-point peace framework." With intensive diplomatic engagement, the focus of the negotiations is shifting from fierce bargaining to the finalization of concrete terms, aiming to find a breakthrough to end the prolonged conflict.

Following high-level meetings in Kyiv and Geneva, all sides are working to transform previously contentious proposals into actionable agreements. According to media reports, on November 24, the Trump administration envoy Dan Driscoll previously submitted a 28-point peace plan to the Ukrainian side. After hours of in-depth negotiations, it has been adjusted into a more favorable 19-point agreement for Kyiv.

However, according to Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya, extremely sensitive clauses involving territorial issues and NATO, as well as Russia-U.S. relations, are still being shelved and left for the heads of state to decide.

The White House currently holds an "optimistic" attitude toward the progress of the negotiations and has engaged in deep coordination of language with the Ukrainian side. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated in his latest evening address that the necessary steps to end the war have become "practical" and the current framework includes many of the right elements. Nonetheless, whether these diplomatic efforts can ultimately lead to a ceasefire still hinges on whether Russia, as the other party to the war, can agree to the relevant terms.

According to relevant officials, the U.S. team led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff is adopting a "divide and conquer" strategy and Dan Driscoll has been brought in to further strengthen the negotiation process. The talks are currently being carried out in a "24/7" mode at full speed, aiming to reach consensus as quickly and effectively as possible.

Proposal Slimmed Down: From 28 Points to 19 Points

This UAE meeting is a continuation of a series of high-risk meetings in Geneva and Kyiv. In earlier consultations, Dan Driscoll submitted a controversial 28-point peace plan from the Trump administration to the Ukrainian side. After extensive negotiation, officials from both sides have finally reached a revised 19-point peace agreement, which is more favorable to Kyiv.

In his Monday address, Zelensky confirmed this progress, saying, "After the Geneva talks, the number of terms has decreased and it’s no longer 28 points. The framework now incorporates many of the correct elements." He emphasized that although there is still much work to be done to finalize the agreement, he plans to discuss these sensitive issues with President Trump soon. According to the Ukrainian side, the remaining politically sensitive core elements will be decided directly at the head-of-state level.

Abu Dhabi Meeting: All-Out Push and Unclear Format

With negotiations moving to Abu Dhabi, the pace of communication among the parties has obviously increased. Although it’s still unclear whether the US, Russia, and Ukraine are holding joint meetings or separate talks, US officials have stressed the urgency of the negotiations. One official said that Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff are pushing forward relevant portions on their respective fronts, and Dan Driscoll’s involvement is intended to "add" rather than "subtract" in order to ensure the continuity of dialogue.

"As Secretary of State Marco Rubio said yesterday, we will continue this work around the clock (24/7), doing our utmost, trying to push things forward as quickly and strongly as possible," the official said. As of now, the White House has not immediately responded to requests for comment.

White House’s Position: Cautious Optimism and Bilateral Engagement

Regarding the current negotiating atmosphere, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that after the Geneva talks, the White House feels "optimistic." She noted that the Ukrainians have worked diligently with the US side on the language of the agreement, "so we feel we’re in a very good position."

Karoline Leavitt also stressed the real challenges: "Of course, we have to ensure that all these points are agreed upon. And then, obviously, we’ll have to ensure that the other party to the war, the Russians, also agree to these points." She reiterated that Washington is "engaging equally with both parties to the war." Regarding concerns about a head-of-state meeting, Leavitt stated that, "At this moment," there are no plans for Trump and Zelensky to meet in person.

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