Overview
- U.S. envoys have confirmed trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10–11, with the United States serving as mediator.
- Special envoy Jared Kushner says the U.S. is intensively preparing practical proposals and has held consultations in Brussels with NATO and European partners on security guarantees and a wider European security architecture.
- President Trump has publicly predicted a forthcoming “big deal” tied to the talks but has not provided details on what any agreement would include.
- The Kremlin named presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky to lead Russia’s delegation, prompting analysts and the Institute for the Study of War to warn that Medinsky has used delay and historical-narrative tactics in past talks, casting doubt on Moscow’s negotiating intent.
- Turkey is pressing for a diplomatic role after President Erdoğan’s meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, and separate humanitarian contacts — including a meeting on Oleshky involving the U.S. first lady and Ukrainian and Russian envoys — run in parallel to the political talks and could shape ceasefire and relief outcomes.