US to host Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
The United States will host delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November for trilateral talks aimed at ending the war. US envoy Steve Witkoff says the discussions will cover post-war security, de-escalation, humanitarian steps and a path to ending the conflict. Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to lead the American side. Vladimir Putin agreed to the new round after meeting Witkoff in St Petersburg two weeks earlier. It is the first round in this format since February, when US-mediated talks were held before the US and Israel went to war with Iran. Ukraine and Russia remain far apart on peace terms, according to a US official.
Key facts
- US negotiators will also meet European and NATO representatives in Brussels this week.
- Zelensky said the talks could take place on 10 November if escalation in the Middle East does not interfere.
- The US midterm congressional elections are scheduled for 3 November, the same week as the proposed talks.
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Why it matters
The talks would be the first US-mediated round since February, and the two sides remain far apart on terms.
What changed
First published from The Straits Times, The National, SVT Nyheter, Anadolu Agency and Hindustan Times