Ukraine has submitted proposals to its international partners regarding a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a mutual commitment to refrain from strikes on energy infrastructure. Kyiv is awaiting Russia’s response and regards a partial truce as a possible first step towards ending the war. This was stated by Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga, commenting on the talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia in Abu Dhabi. Among the Ukrainian side’s other priorities are reliable security guarantees and preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin.
- Ukraine is proposing a mutual cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure and a Black Sea ceasefire.
- The relevant initiatives have already been put forward to international partners; Kyiv is awaiting Russia’s response.
- A partial ceasefire is seen as the first step towards a broader cessation of hostilities.
- Sibiga believes that a face-to-face meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin could speed up the negotiations.
Kyiv is proposing two formats for a partial ceasefire
The first concerns energy infrastructure. Ukraine proposes reaching an agreement to cease attacks on power stations, substations and other facilities on which the supply of electricity to the population and the functioning of the economy depend.
The second area is the Black Sea. The aim is to reduce military tensions and ensure the safety of shipping, particularly the trade routes through which Ukraine exports food.
Siberia He emphasised that these proposals had already been put to international partners. The next step should be a response from Moscow and the identification of possible mechanisms for implementing the agreements.
On negotiations On 10–11 November in Abu Dhabi, with the US acting as mediator, the parties are also discussing humanitarian issues, in particular the return of Ukrainian children and the exchange of prisoners of war.
Sibiga spoke in favour of a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin
The Ukrainian side has identified the preparation for talks at presidential level as a separate priority. According to the Foreign Minister, a face-to-face meeting Zelensky з Putin could speed up the adoption of political decisions that are difficult to reach at delegation level.
At the same time, Russia has not yet agreed to the partial ceasefire proposed by Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Moscow will not accept an immediate ceasefire without understanding the further terms of the settlement.
On 10 November, Sibiga also held talks with the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio diplomatic efforts, the situation on the front line and the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Black Sea. The US side confirmed its intention to continue negotiations aimed at ending the war.
