Budanov: In Abu Dhabi, Ukraine will focus on intensifying prisoner exchanges

Ukrainian delegation heads to UAE for talks

Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov announced that he is heading to Abu Dhabi as part of the Ukrainian delegation to participate in the negotiation process. He emphasised the importance of diplomatic contacts continuing.

«Прямую до Абу-Дабі у складі української делегації для участі в перемовинах. Важливо, що дипломатичний процес триває» (“I am heading to Abu Dhabi as part of the Ukrainian delegation to participate in the talks. It is important that the diplomatic process is ongoing”), — зазначив Буданов (Budanov noted).

Humanitarian track as a priority

The Head of the Presidential Office stressed that Ukraine, more than any other party, seeks the earliest possible end to the war. He expressed hope for a constructive dialogue during the meeting.

According to Budanov, the humanitarian track deserves particular attention. He emphasised the need to accelerate prisoner exchanges.

«Велику увагу плануємо приділити гуманітарному треку. Потрібно інтенсифікувати обміни полоненими. Розраховую, що діалог в ОАЕ дасть практичний результат і ми зможемо домовитися про наступні етапи повернення наших людей додому» (“We plan to pay great attention to the humanitarian track. It is necessary to intensify prisoner exchanges. I expect that the dialogue in the UAE will yield practical results and we will be able to agree on the next stages of bringing our people home”), — заявив керівник ОП (the Head of the Presidential Office stated).

Thanks to US mediators

In addition, Kyrylo Budanov thanked US President’s special representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. He assessed their «особисті зусилля в перемовному процесі» (“personal efforts in the negotiation process”).