U.S., Russia and Ukraine begin talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending war in Ukraine
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are leading talks on a possible security framework and ceasefire monitoring as both sides show some flexibility.
- Delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States convened in Abu Dhabi for their first formal trilateral peace negotiations in nine months, focusing primarily on postwar European security architecture and de-escalation mechanisms.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that diplomatic positioning between Washington and Moscow has shown incremental progress, noting that preliminary discussions have helped narrow gaps regarding long-term continental stability.
- Despite the resumption of high-level contact, Western and regional analysts cautioned that an immediate cease-fire remains unlikely, as fundamental disagreements persist over territorial demands and enforcement guarantees.
- The closed-door diplomatic track runs parallel to ongoing friction regarding European representation, with Moscow pushing for bilateral security arrangements with Washington while European Union capitals demand direct participation to safeguard regional defense.
- Negotiators are expected to utilize the two-day summit to address targeted humanitarian issues, potential prisoner exchanges, and procedural frameworks for future diplomatic engagement.
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Russia, Ukraine and US meet for Abu Dhabi talks as Trump says war can ‘end soon’
American, Ukrainian and Russian representatives gathered in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for their latest round of trilateral peace talks, with President Donald Trump's administration seeking a diplomatic breakthrough after 1,721 days of Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor. Trump - who came to office vowing to end the war within 24 hours - has thus far been unable to force a breakthrough. His chief negotiating envoys, Steve Witkoff and Trump's …
Talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, as Washington renews its push to end the war that followed Moscow's all-out invasion nearly five years ago
Russia pounds Ukraine's power grid as new rounds of peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi
Russia struck Ukraine's energy network as Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators met in Abu Dhabi. The attacks deepened pressure on talks already divided over territory, security guarantees and a ceasefire.
Russia, Ukraine and US meet for Abu Dhabi talks as Trump says war can 'end soon'
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House, November 5, 2026 in Washington (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) American, Ukrainian and Russian representatives gathered in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for their latest
Ukrainian and Russian diplomats convene for U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi
Representatives from Ukraine and Russia arrived Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the first round of talks aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to Moscow's nearly five-year-long invasion.
The trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine have ended for the day, Ukraine reports.
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