ABU DHABI: Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States are gathering in Abu Dhabi for two days of US-mediated talks aimed at ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
The negotiations, scheduled for November 10 and 11, mark the first trilateral meeting in more than nine months. The discussions are expected to focus on a possible peace agreement, post-war security guarantees, de-escalation and humanitarian measures.
The US delegation is expected to include special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Russia and Ukraine will be represented by senior officials.
European representatives are also expected to hold separate discussions with Ukrainian officials in Abu Dhabi, focusing on Ukraine’s security guarantees and Europe’s future security arrangements.
However, significant differences remain between Moscow and Kyiv, particularly over territorial demands and Ukraine’s future security arrangements.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected territorial concessions, while Russia continues to press its demands regarding territories it claims.
The talks are part of US President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to secure an agreement and bring an end to the nearly five-year-long conflict.
Despite renewed diplomatic engagement, major challenges remain, and it is unclear whether the negotiations will produce a breakthrough
