Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to discuss various bilateral issues and the potential swap of prisoners of war with Russia. Despite the increasing momentum for peace talks regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Zelenskyy emphasized that formal discussions on peace are not currently on the agenda of his visit. The UAE has offered to host negotiations aimed at ending the war, while Zelenskyy also plans to visit Saudi Arabia and Türkiye soon. His discussions in the UAE are expected to include efforts to secure the return of Ukrainians held in captivity in Russia.