Russia, Ukraine And US To Hold Trilateral Peace Talks In Abu Dhabi On November 10-11

Russia, Ukraine and the United States will hold trilateral peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 as Washington renews efforts to end the war.

The Kremlin confirmed the dates on Tuesday, November 3, with Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky set to lead Moscow's delegation.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the Russian delegation would travel to the United Arab Emirates to participate in the negotiations.

The announcement followed US special envoy Steve Witkoff's confirmation that Washington would bring Russian and Ukrainian representatives together for another round of discussions next week.

US Pushes For Breakthrough In Ukraine War

The upcoming negotiations will focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures and possible steps towards ending the conflict, according to Witkoff.

US President Donald Trump's administration has been pushing for a diplomatic breakthrough as the war enters its fifth year.

Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to represent Washington at the Abu Dhabi discussions, according to a senior US official cited by Reuters.

The US initiative follows recent diplomatic engagements involving Witkoff, Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Vladimir Medinsky To Lead Russian Delegation

Medinsky, who previously served as Russia's culture minister, has represented Moscow in several rounds of negotiations with Ukraine.

He led the Russian delegation during the unsuccessful talks in 2022 and also participated in subsequent negotiations in Istanbul and Geneva.

His appointment signals continuity in Russia's negotiating team as Moscow prepares for the renewed trilateral discussions.

Peskov said Medinsky would remain Russia's chief negotiator for the upcoming meeting.

Russia And Ukraine Remain Divided Over Peace Terms

Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, Moscow and Kyiv remain far apart on the conditions for ending the war.

Territorial control, security guarantees and Ukraine's future relationship with NATO remain among the major obstacles to a settlement.

Russia has maintained its demands over Ukrainian territories, while Kyiv has rejected territorial concessions and sought firm security commitments from Western allies.

The previous US-mediated peace discussions took place in February, before the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran, adding to the wider geopolitical uncertainty.

What To Expect From November 10-11 Talks

The Abu Dhabi meeting will test whether renewed US mediation can bring Russia and Ukraine closer to an agreement after months of stalled diplomatic efforts.

Washington is also expected to hold working-level discussions in Brussels with representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the European Union and NATO.

Those discussions will cover Ukraine's security guarantees, Europe's future security framework and financial support for Ukraine's reconstruction.

However, whether the November negotiations can produce a ceasefire or a broader peace agreement remains uncertain, given the continuing differences between Moscow and Kyiv.