‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
Summary
Officials from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11 for talks on ending the war. Analysts cited in the article expect little progress, while disagreements over territory, Russia’s aims and Europe’s role remain unresolved.Key Facts
- The talks are described as the first trilateral meeting in nine months and the latest of three rounds of U.S.-mediated discussions this year.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to lead the American delegation.
- Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s chief negotiator and foreign intelligence chief, is set to lead Kyiv’s delegation.
- Russia’s delegation is set to be led by former culture minister Vladimir Medinsky and include diplomat Mikhail Galuzin, spy chief Igor Kostyukov and army general Yuri Zhygarlovsky.
- The Kremlin said European officials would not take part, while France said European representatives would attend; an EU official said national security officials would be on site, but their role was unclear.
- The article says Russia occupies roughly 20 percent of Ukraine, including Crimea and parts of the eastern Donbas region.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Kyiv to cede territory to reach a peace deal and has blamed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for holding up peace efforts.
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