Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week

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   Kremlin Confirms Trilateral Ukraine Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

   Delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will convene in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 for two days of trilateral peace negotiations. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov and Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the upcoming sessions, which US envoy Witkoff stated are aimed at brokering next steps toward peace, security, and de-escalation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he hopes the United States-mediated discussions will open a path to a direct meeting with Putin. A top Ukrainian official expressed restrained optimism regarding the upcoming diplomatic engagement.

   Why it matters

   These upcoming discussions mark the first trilateral talks between the three nations since February. The diplomatic push involves mediation by the United States to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, while separate reports note Ukrainian demands for European representation at the negotiating table.

   What is confirmed

   • Delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11.
   • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov and Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the upcoming trilateral peace talks.
   • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated he hopes the Abu Dhabi talks will open a path to a meeting with Putin.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Donald Trump and Jared Kushner intend for a new agreement with Russia to encompass Russo-Ukrainian peace as well as the security of the whole of Europe.

   What to watch next

   • The outcome of the Abu Dhabi negotiations on November 10-11
   • Any announcements regarding a potential direct meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin
   Sources used for this update (24)

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   7. Axios — U.S., Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week, Witkoff says
   8. Politico — US to mediate new round of negotiations to end Russia-Ukraine war
   9. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: US to mediate talks with Kyiv and Moscow in Abu Dhabi next week, says Witkoff
   10. CBS News — U.S. to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks aimed at brokering "next steps toward peace," U.S. envoy Witkoff says
   11. Reuters — Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week
   12. CNBC — Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting
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