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‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

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A fourth round of peace talks in 2026 takes place this week, with security guarantees high on the agenda.

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  1. US Envoy Steve Witkoff Announces Russia-Ukraine Negotiations As 'Next Steps Toward Peace'

    Headline from Military.com ·

  2. Ukraine, partners coordinate peace efforts ahead of Abu Dhabi talks with Russia

    Headline from The Kyiv Independent ·

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    ‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

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  1. Al-Monitor

    US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday.

  2. Fox News

    US will mediate upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, Witkoff says (opens Fox News)

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    U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced U.S.-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on Nov. 10 and 11, focusing on security arrangements and de-escalation.

  3. Axios

    U.S., Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week, Witkoff says (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    The U.S., Russia and Ukraine will hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11 in an effort to reach a breakthrough on a deal for ending the war. Why it matters: U.S. officials say the meeting to restart a diplomatic effort suspended in February due to the war in Iran is a result of talks Presidnt Tr…

  4. Financial Times

    US to hold first talks with Russia and Ukraine since February (opens Financial Times)

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    Officials from Washington, Moscow and Kyiv will meet in Abu Dhabi next week

  5. The Hill

    US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi next week, Witkoff says (opens The Hill)

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    Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the U.S. would be mediating upcoming Ukraine and Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week. “The United States 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,”…

  6. Al-Monitor

    Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week (opens Al-Monitor)

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    MOSCOW, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Russia will hold three-way peace talks with Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi from November 10-11, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday. Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will serve as Moscow's chief negotiator at the talks, Kremlin spokes…

  7. CBS News

    U.S. to mediate new round of Ukraine-Russia talks, Witkoff says (opens CBS News)

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    The envoy will also meet with European and NATO allies to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

  8. Al-Monitor

    EU to host talks on Ukraine with United States and others on Wednesday (opens Al-Monitor)

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    BRUSSELS, Nov 3 (Reuters) - The European Commission will host a meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday with representatives of the United States, Ukraine, NATO and European allies, the European Union's executive body said on Tuesday.

  9. Military.com

    US Envoy Steve Witkoff Announces Russia-Ukraine Negotiations As 'Next Steps Toward Peace' (opens Military.com)

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    The peace talks mediated by the U.S. will be held Nov. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, with input from NATO and other traditional allies.

  10. Breitbart News

    Steve Witkoff Says U.S. Will Mediate Russia-Ukraine Talks Next Week (opens Breitbart News)

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    Steve Witkoff announced "working-level" talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi.

  11. Al Jazeera

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Ukrainian president meets German chancellor in Berlin, who says Russia is yet to engage seriously in peace efforts.

  12. The Kyiv Independent

    Ukraine, allies to coordinate peace efforts ahead of planned talks with Russia (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The European Commission will host talks on Ukraine in Brussels on Nov. 4, bringing together representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, NATO, and several European countries.

  13. Latin Times

    Trump's Team Restarts Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi Nov. 10–11 (opens Latin Times)

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    The United States will host Russia-Ukraine working-level talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, reviving negotiations suspended after the third round in February.

  14. The Kyiv Independent

    Ukraine, partners coordinate peace efforts ahead of Abu Dhabi talks with Russia (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The European Commission hosted talks on Ukraine in Brussels on Nov. 4, bringing together representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, NATO, and several European countries to discuss efforts to end Russia's war.

  15. Military.com

    Russia and Ukraine Trade Airstrikes as Reconstruction and Security Talks Resume in Brussels (opens Military.com)

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    The Brussels meetings are taking place days before negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States are due to meet in Abu Dhabi.

  16. Bloomberg

    Russia Upgrades Its Delegation for US-Led Ukraine Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi (opens Bloomberg)

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    Russia is sending a higher-level team to US-mediated talks with Ukraine in Abu Dhabi than to previous rounds, hinting at an openness to more substantive negotiations after months of diplomatic deadlock.

  17. The Kyiv Independent

    Russia to send senior diplomats, military officials to upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, who oversees Russia's relations with the United States and arms control issues, will join the negotiations for the first time.

  18. Independent Journal Review

    Europe Expected at Abu Dhabi Ukraine Talks (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    France says European representatives will participate in the Nov. 10–11 Abu Dhabi talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, aiming to end the war and discuss security and de-escalation. The French delegation’s membership and Europe’s precise role remain unclear, as Russia has opposed Eu…

  19. Al-Monitor

    Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French minister says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Europeans will participate in talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi this week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump said he believed the war would end soon.

  20. Al-Monitor

    Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French foreign minister says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Europeans will participate in talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi next week, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Sunday. "The Europeans will be well represented; France will be in Abu Dhabi to take part in these discussions," Barrot told French radio station RTL in an…

  21. The Kyiv Independent

    Europe to participate in Abu Dhabi peace talks, French foreign minister says (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    "The Europeans will be well represented, and France will be in Abu Dhabi to take part in these discussions. I cannot yet tell you who will represent France on this occasion, but it will certainly be there," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said.

  22. France 24

    Europe will take part in US-mediated Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French FM says (opens France 24)

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    France will participate in the upcoming Abu Dhabi peace talks on ending the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Sunday, adding that Europeans will be represented at the summit. The talks will take place under US mediation on Tuesday and Wednesday.

  23. NPR

    Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections (opens NPR)

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    France says European officials will attend this week's U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, the first three-way round of negotiations since February.

  24. Sofrep

    Abu Dhabi Showdown: What Ukraine Wants in Writing Before Any Ceasefire (opens Sofrep)

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    U.S., Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meet in Abu Dhabi Nov. 10–11, the first three-way talks since February. Zelensky's demand is simple: security guarantees spelled out on paper. Moscow's terms, from NATO rollback to a Russian-Chinese guarantee, remain far from Kyiv's and the West's.

  25. Semafor

    US, Russia, and Ukraine to hold talks in Abu Dhabi (opens Semafor)

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    US, Russian, and Ukrainian officials are expected to meet this week in Abu Dhabi for talks on ending the nearly five-year war, the first direct negotiations in nine months, but experts cautioned that the meetings were unlikely to yield a major breakthrough.

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