Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed hope that the third round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi will offer "practical steps towards ending a crisis".
He added that the crisis, which has persisted for nearly five years, has resulted in immense humanitarian suffering.
Sheikh Abdullah affirmed that hosting the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi reflects the international community’s confidence in the UAE’s role as a trusted facilitator of dialogue, and reflects its strong and balanced relations with the three countries.
He also commended the efforts of US President Donald Trump in facilitating these talks, reinforcing stability, and advancing political solutions.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s firm belief that conflicts can be resolved through dialogue and de-escalation and offered support for advancing efforts towards a political settlement of the crisis.

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