The United States will convene delegations from Ukraine and Russian Federation in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, according to US envoy Steve Witkoff. As confirmed by the Office of Steve Witkoff on X, the discussions will cover post-war security arrangements, de-escalation efforts, humanitarian assistance, and the next steps toward achieving peace. US negotiators have been actively seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in. Notably, these talks mark the first US-mediated peace negotiations since February, when the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran, as reported by Reuters. Witkoff announced on Monday that the US will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, advancing President Trump's mission to end the war. The discussions represent President Trump's continued efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the lead US negotiators, are expected to represent the United States in Abu Dhabi, according to a senior US official speaking to Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to participate in this new round of trilateral talks after meeting Witkoff in St Petersburg two weeks ago, marking the latest US push to stop Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War Two. The discussions represent President Trump's continued efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. Witkoff emphasized that the US-mediated negotiations will be held on November 10 and 11 in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, with the goal of delivering "lasting security for generations to come."
American negotiators will also meet at the working level this week in Brussels with representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the European Union and NATO to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe's post-war security architecture, and economic opportunities to support Ukraine's reconstruction, as confirmed by the Office of Steve Witkoff on X. The official emphasized that these meetings build on recent discussions among the parties and reflect President Trump's continued efforts to achieve a lasting peace agreement. Ahead of next week's peace talks, US negotiators will meet this week in Brussels with representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU, and NATO to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe's post-war security architecture, and economic opportunities to support Ukraine's reconstruction, as Witkoff announced on Monday.
Despite the diplomatic efforts, fierce fighting between Ukraine and Russia continues unabated, according to the Office of Steve Witkoff on X. The previous round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States took place in Geneva, Switzerland, in February, but ended without any major breakthrough. Despite the Trump administration's efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, the ongoing conflict persists, making the upcoming Abu Dhabi talks crucial for achieving meaningful progress in resolving the long-standing dispute. The push by the US government builds upon earlier diplomatic discussions held in Kyiv, Oslo and St. Petersburg, as Witkoff noted, with the Trump administration continuing efforts to broker an end to the war following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
