Russia, Ukraine and US Begin Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi
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Russia, Ukraine and the United States began two-day trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on 10 November. The meeting, mediated by Washington, is the first round since February. The agenda includes security guarantees, de-escalation and further steps towards a settlement.
The talks began at 11:50 local time (10:50 Moscow time). Russia’s delegation is led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky. It includes Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergey Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin, Igor Kostyukov, head of the General Staff’s Main Directorate, and Alexey Komkov, head of the FSB’s Service for Operational Information and International Relations.
Ukraine’s delegation is headed by Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov. It also includes presidential chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov, his first deputy Serhiy Kyslytsya, and David Arakhamia, leader of the Servant of the People faction in parliament. The US is represented by President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
A source in the Russian delegation told Interfax that a new European security system after the conflict would be a central topic. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said Russia intends to discuss guarantees for Ukraine as well as its own security guarantees, which must be mutual. Moscow also wants the talks to address security arrangements across Europe, a key Russian priority.
Politico reports that the first day is expected to focus on Ukraine’s security guarantees and Europe’s security framework, while territorial issues are scheduled for the second day. US officials said the aim is to maintain negotiating momentum, not to reach a final ceasefire.
The talks are being held in a trilateral format. European representatives are in the U.A.E. but will not join the main talks, following Moscow’s objections. Washington wants Europe to take part in the next round.
Previous meetings took place in Abu Dhabi in January and early February, followed by talks in Geneva on 17–18 February. After a months-long pause, the parties have resumed dialogue. No results from the current round have been announced.
Ukraine’s delegation is headed by Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov. It also includes presidential chief of staff Kyrylo Budanov, his first deputy Serhiy Kyslytsya, and David Arakhamia, leader of the Servant of the People faction in parliament. The US is represented by President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
A source in the Russian delegation told Interfax that a new European security system after the conflict would be a central topic. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said Russia intends to discuss guarantees for Ukraine as well as its own security guarantees, which must be mutual. Moscow also wants the talks to address security arrangements across Europe, a key Russian priority.
Politico reports that the first day is expected to focus on Ukraine’s security guarantees and Europe’s security framework, while territorial issues are scheduled for the second day. US officials said the aim is to maintain negotiating momentum, not to reach a final ceasefire.
The talks are being held in a trilateral format. European representatives are in the U.A.E. but will not join the main talks, following Moscow’s objections. Washington wants Europe to take part in the next round.
Previous meetings took place in Abu Dhabi in January and early February, followed by talks in Geneva on 17–18 February. After a months-long pause, the parties have resumed dialogue. No results from the current round have been announced.
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