# Zelensky Calls Talks with Russia Constructive, Urges Trump to Tighten Pressure on Putin

> Zelensky says Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi are constructive but demands Trump intensify pressure on Putin.
- Title: Zelensky Calls Talks with Russia Constructive, Urges Trump to…
- Summary: Zelensky says Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi are constructive but demands Trump intensify pressure on Putin.
- Keywords: zelensky, abu dhabi, negotiations, russia, ukraine, trump, putin, sanctions, oil, lukoil, rosneft, ukraine war
- Source: Infobae — https://infobae.com/america/mundo/2026/11/10/zelensky-califico-de-constructivas-las-negociaciones-con-rusia-y-pidio-a-trump-endurecer-la-presion-sobre-putin
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- Topics: zelensky, abu dhabi, negotiations, russia, ukraine, trump, putin, sanctions, oil, lukoil, rosneft, ukraine war
## Zelensky calls talks constructive
Zelensky described the first round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi as 'constructive and quite substantial' with U.S. mediation.

> El formato trilateral ha sido constructivo y bastante sustancial
## Zelensky urges Trump to increase pressure
Zelensky asked Trump to use 'all his opportunities and power' to apply more pressure on Moscow to end the war.

> Quizás sea su táctica, pero hoy vemos que no ha funcionado
## Trump's oil sanctions
Trump sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil in October 2025, the two largest Russian oil companies that extract nearly half of the country's oil.
## Zelensky's humanitarian concerns
Zelensky highlighted humanitarian issues, including bringing Ukrainian prisoners and civilians back from Russia.

> Una prioridad es la humanitaria, cómo traer de regreso a nuestra gente
## Zelensky's skepticism on Putin
Zelensky expressed skepticism about Putin's ability to negotiate and insisted on a ceasefire before any territorial concessions.

> Es difícil tener buenas noticias con los rusos, no son nuestros mejores amigos
## Russia's energy attacks
Russia has been targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure to divide the population and create chaos.

> También acusó a Moscú de usar los ataques contra la infraestructura energética ucraniana para dividir a la población
## Abu Dhabi negotiations timeline
The Abu Dhabi talks were the first between Moscow and Kyiv in nearly nine months, following previous meetings in January and February 2026.
## Danes boost Ukraine aid
Denmark announced a new military aid package of 4.8 billion Danish crowns for Ukraine, including air defense and drones.

> La defensa aérea es la número uno
## Key takeaway

Zelensky praised Russia-Ukraine negotiations as constructive and urged Trump to increase pressure on Putin to end the war.