Russia, Ukraine and US officials hold talks in Abu Dhabi
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv have held nearly four hours of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi, marking the resumption of negotiations after a months-long pause. The two-day session follows statements from US President Donald Trump asserting that a broad deal is possible and that the war can end soon. Washington is represented at the meetings by Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff. European officials are also set to join the discussions in the United Arab Emirates, according to the French foreign minister, as the diplomatic push seeks to end the conflict.
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- ✓ Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv held nearly four hours of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi.
- ✓ Washington is represented at the talks by Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff.
- ✓ European officials will join the Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, according to the French foreign minister.
- ✓ The two-day session focuses on establishing future security guarantees for the warring countries, the White House said.
What changed
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine completed nearly four hours of US-mediated talks during a two-day session in Abu Dhabi, representing their first meeting in nine months.
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Russia, Ukraine and US Hold Abu Dhabi Talks
Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv have held nearly four hours of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi, marking the resumption of negotiations after a months-long pause. The two-day session follows statements from US President Donald Trump asserting that a broad deal is possible and that the war can end soon. Washington is represented at the meetings by Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff. European officials are also set to join the discussions in the United Arab Emirates, according to the French foreign minister, as the diplomatic push seeks to end the conflict.
Why it matters
The trilateral discussions represent the first face-to-face meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in nine months. Previous rounds of talks earlier in the year yielded no significant breakthroughs, tempering expectations for a rapid resolution to Europe's largest conflict since World War II. The White House stated prior to the discussions that the two-day session would focus on establishing future security guarantees for the warring countries.
What is confirmed
- Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv held nearly four hours of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi.
- Washington is represented at the talks by Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff.
- European officials will join the Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, according to the French foreign minister.
- The two-day session focuses on establishing future security guarantees for the warring countries, the White House said.
Still unconfirmed
- US voters have rejected President Trump's war, according to Iranian officials citing midterm results.
What to watch next
- Any formal announcements on security guarantees emerging from the Abu Dhabi talks
- Statements from European officials following their arrival at the negotiations
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