The United States will mediate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington will mediate Ukraine-Russia working-level talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11, focused on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and steps toward peace. Reuters, citing a source, reported Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to represent the United States. U.S. negotiators will meet allies in Brussels this week.
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The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on X. Witkoff said the talks would focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and “next steps toward peace,” advancing Donald Trump’s mission to end the war. Reuters, citing a source familiar with the plans, reported that the U.S. delegation is expected to include Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law. Witkoff also said U.S. negotiators would meet this week in Brussels with allies to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe’s post-war security and support for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
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- Open Magazine — Russia-Ukraine War: 29 Dead in Overnight Assault as Zelenskyy Urges US for Air Defence Support
- Kyiv Post — US Sets Nov. 10–11 Ukraine-Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi as Trump Pushes for Peace Deal
- The Moscow Times — U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi Next Week, Witkoff Says - The Moscow Times
- The Moscow Times — U.S.-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi Next Week - The Moscow Times
- AOL — US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi next week, Witkoff says - AOL
- CBS News — U.S. to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks aimed at brokering "next steps toward peace," U.S. envoy Witkoff says - CBS News
- Ukrainska Pravda — US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi on 10-11 November | Ukrainska Pravda
Verifier’s note
Open Magazine, Kyiv Post, The Moscow Times, CBS News, and Ukrainska Pravda report that the U.S. will mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11; AOL also carries The Hill’s report. The two The Moscow Times results are duplicate versions, while NewsCord is an aggregation rather than direct publisher reporting.