U.S. to Host Trilateral Ukraine–Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi

Overview

• Jared Kushner announced on X that the United States will convene the first U.S.‑facilitated trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia since February, with sessions set for Nov. 10–11 in Abu Dhabi.
• Reuters reporting and U.S. statements say Kushner and Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to represent Washington at the meetings.
• The U.S. delegation says it held substantive consultations in Brussels with Ukrainian officials, NATO and European partners to shape detailed proposals on security guarantees and a wider European security framework.
• Moscow has signaled willingness to resume negotiations, with President Vladimir Putin telling Witkoff Russia is prepared to restart talks and the Kremlin naming Vladimir Medinsky to lead its delegation.
• U.S. officials describe the Abu Dhabi sessions as working‑level talks focused on technical measures to reduce risk rather than an immediate political settlement, while major political gaps between Kyiv and Moscow and European concerns about being sidelined remain key constraints.