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Zelensky Holds 90-Minute Talk With Witkoff, Kushner Ahead of Nov. 10-11 Abu Dhabi Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a 90-minute phone call with United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss preparations for upcoming trilateral peace negotiations. The talks are scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, with the United States mediating the new round of discussions to end the Russia-Ukraine war. During the conversation, Zelenskyy stated that peace has no alternative and emphasized that security guarantees must be ironclad. The leaders also addressed air defense support, Patriot interceptors, and drone deals as Ukraine handed its proposals for ending the war to the United States.

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  • ✓ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a 90-minute phone call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
  • ✓ Trilateral Ukraine peace talks are scheduled in Abu Dhabi for November 10-11 with US mediation.
  • ✓ Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that peace has no alternative following his conversation with the US envoys.
  • ✓ Ukraine handed the United States its proposals for ending the war.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy completed a 90-minute discussion with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner detailing peace proposals and defense supplies ahead of the Abu Dhabi negotiations.

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  1. Zelenskyy Confers With US Envoys Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a 90-minute phone call with United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss preparations for upcoming trilateral peace negotiations. The talks are scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, with the United States mediating the new round of discussions to end the Russia-Ukraine war. During the conversation, Zelenskyy stated that peace has no alternative and emphasized that security guarantees must be ironclad. The leaders also addressed air defense support, Patriot interceptors, and drone deals as Ukraine handed its proposals for ending the war to the United States.

    Why it matters

    The upcoming Abu Dhabi meetings bring together diplomatic efforts involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States under American mediation. Moscow has stated it is managing its expectations for the trilateral track. Meanwhile, Melania Trump is preparing to host a separate ceasefire meeting.

    What is confirmed

    • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a 90-minute phone call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
    • Trilateral Ukraine peace talks are scheduled in Abu Dhabi for November 10-11 with US mediation.
    • Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that peace has no alternative following his conversation with the US envoys.
    • Ukraine handed the United States its proposals for ending the war.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The upcoming Abu Dhabi talks will open a path to a direct meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin.

    What to watch next

    • The start of the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11
    • Official announcements regarding Patriot interceptors and drone deals following US-Ukraine discussions
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. Politico — US to mediate new round of negotiations to end Russia-Ukraine war
    2. Reuters — Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week
    3. CNBC — Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting
    4. Al Jazeera — Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
    5. The Hill — Zelensky speaks with US envoys ahead of trilateral talks
    6. Geopolitical Futures — Moscow Manages Its Expectations
    7. Kyiv Post — Zelensky Holds 90-Minute Talk With Witkoff, Kushner Ahead of Nov. 10-11 Abu Dhabi Talks
    8. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — Ukraine has handed the United States its proposals for ending the war - Zelenskyy
    9. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — Interceptors for "Patriots" and Drone Deals were discussed — Zelenskyy revealed details of his conversation with Witkoff and Kushner
    10. www.kyivpost.com — Zelensky Holds 90-Minute Discussion With US Envoys Witkoff ...
    11. Kyiv Post — US Proposes New European Security Framework
    12. jen.jiji.com — Saudi Arabia, Riyadh financial district attacked: Aramco tower damaged
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