Coverage dated October 28, 2026 to October 30, 2026
Another round of peace-talk masquerade awaits Ukraine
Headline from The Kyiv Independent
The planned resumption of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi in early November is already being presented in several Western capitals as evidence that diplomacy has regained its momentum, but a return to the negotiating table should not be confused wit…
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The US-led summit, expected to be held in the United Arab Emirates' capital, Abu Dhabi, would be the first face-to-face talks between the two warring nations since President Trump lifted sanctions on Moscow.
Moscow claims a contact is near but that talk of Abu Dhabi is premature while it is still preparing. Kyiv wants that round before a summit without Ukraine.
The planned resumption of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi in early November is already being presented in several Western capitals as evidence that diplomacy has regained its momentum, but a return to the negotiating table should not be confused wit…