President Sheikh Mohamed meets Witkoff and Kushner during Russia-Ukraine talks
According to The National, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed received the US delegation participating in the trilateral peace talks between Russia and Ukraine hosted by the UAE. The talks in Abu Dhabi were mediated by the US and included President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The UAE stated that hosting these discussions reflects its commitment to promoting diplomacy and finding a political solution to the crisis. Following the talks, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange and mechanisms to monitor a ceasefire. US envoy Jared Kushner described the progress as a positive first step toward de-escalation and establishing agreements for the post-war period. The meeting was attended by senior UAE officials, including Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, the National Security Adviser.