# Zelenskyy Arrives in Dublin for High-Level Talks with US Envoys Ukrainian President meets US mediators in Dublin following constructive prisoner exchange negotiations in Abu Dhabi. - **Source:** [TheJournal.ie](https://www.thejournal.ie) - **Published:** 2026-11-11 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/14f54a37-f843-4074-985e-7b111a111dc3 ## Diplomatic Arrival in Dublin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed in Dublin on November 11, 2026, to attend the European Political Community summit. He arrived at Government Buildings for a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Extensive security measures, including over 300 specialized garda motorcycle escorts, have been deployed to manage the arrival of world leaders. ## US Envoys Facilitate Talks US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are coordinating high-level discussions between Ukraine and Russia. Before arriving in Dublin, the envoys traveled to Moscow for meetings with President Vladimir Putin. They are expected to conduct a debriefing session with Zelenskyy to explore ideas generated during recent negotiations in Abu Dhabi. ## Prisoner Exchange Progress Negotiations in Abu Dhabi have yielded a significant humanitarian breakthrough regarding prisoners of war. Both Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky and Ukrainian representative Rustem Umerov confirmed plans for a large-scale exchange. Kushner described the talks as constructive, noting that final numbers for the release are currently being determined by both sides. ## EPC Summit Context The European Political Community summit at the Convention Centre represents the largest diplomatic gathering in Irish history. Approximately 50 heads of state, including leaders from 27 EU nations and 20 non-EU countries, are scheduled to attend. The event will feature plenary sessions and closed-door panels focused on urgent regional security concerns. ## Security and Hybrid Threats Beyond the Ukraine conflict, leaders will address the rise of hybrid attacks across Europe. Recent incidents include coordinated cyber campaigns targeting supermarkets and blood banks, alongside hoax bomb threats against schools and airlines. These security challenges, combined with economic resilience, form a critical part of the summit's agenda for participating European nations. ## Logistical Coordination Efforts Irish authorities are treating the meeting between Zelenskyy and the US envoys as a bilateral matter, providing logistical support while maintaining strict security perimeters. Extensive road, air, and maritime exclusion zones are active throughout Dublin. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is also attending the summit to hold multiple bilateral security discussions. ## Media and Public Engagement Approximately 900 media personnel have registered for the summit, with officials anticipating a 60% attendance rate. Taoiseach Micheál Martin will formally greet leaders, followed by plenary addresses from Zelenskyy and EU Council President Antonio Costa. A formal dinner at the National Gallery will conclude the day's proceedings for the visiting heads. ## Future Diplomatic Outlook The Dublin meetings serve as a critical juncture for ongoing US-brokered peace efforts. While the prisoner exchange marks a tangible success, the broader conflict remains the primary focus of the EPC summit. 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