Media Learned the Full Composition of Ukraine's Delegation to the Negotiations in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine has determined the final composition of its delegation to participate in the negotiations in Abu Dhabi. It will be led by the head of the SBU, Rustem Umerov.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing its own source.

Who is on Ukraine's delegation

In addition to Rustem Umerov, the Ukrainian team includes:

Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov;

Head of the Servant of the People faction David Arakhamiya;

First Deputy Head of the Office of the President Serhiy Kislytsia;

Former Chief of the General Staff Andriy Hnatyov;

Deputy Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyy.

Skibitskyy and Hnatyov were tasked with coordinating the military track of the dialogue.

Also in Abu Dhabi, representatives of European countries are expected to arrive. They are planned to have separate formats of negotiations.

Earlier, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian stated that Europe would join the talks in the UAE. According to him, France will definitely participate.

Earlier, the Kremlin named the participants in its delegation headed by Vladimir Medinsky.

For the first time, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Ryabkov will be part of the delegation. He deals with Moscow's relations with North and South American countries, arms control issues and nuclear nonproliferation.

Russia will also be represented by:

Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Yuri Zhigarlovsky;

Deputy Head of the Foreign Ministry Mikhail Galuzin;

Head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of Russia Igor Kostyukov.

ISW analysts believe that including officials who previously slowed negotiations and pushed maximalist Moscow demands indicates Russia's lack of genuine willingness to negotiate.

ISW drew particular attention to Sergei Riabkov. His experience in pushing ultimatums to NATO in 2021 could become an instrument of pressure for the Kremlin during new talks.

According to analysts, Russia could use this experience to devalue Ukraine's efforts to secure security guarantees and advance its own demands for future agreements.

Additionally, experts believe Russia uses contacts with American representatives not to end the war, but to ease sanctions. The Kremlin aims to secure economic benefits to fund the army and rescue its refineries.

Recall that trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia are to take place 10 – 11 in November in Abu Dhabi.

Before them, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "significant peace agreement" regarding Ukraine, which would affect all of Europe.