Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he hopes U.S.-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 will pave the way for a meeting among himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for Russia to engage seriously in ceasefire and peace negotiations, while European governments sought a role in discussions about Ukraine’s security.Key Facts
- The Abu Dhabi talks are scheduled for November 10 and 11 and will involve representatives from the United States, Ukraine and Russia.
- U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said the discussions would cover post-war security, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and steps toward peace.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russia would send a delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky.
- Zelenskyy said his Berlin visit would address diplomatic coordination, air defenses and support for Ukraine’s energy sector.
- Merz said he did not yet see Russia engaging seriously in negotiations for a ceasefire and peace agreement.
- U.S. envoys are due to meet representatives from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, NATO and the European Union in Brussels this week.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs an additional 70 billion euros from European countries next year.
- Putin and Zelenskyy have not had direct contact since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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