Delegations from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington plan to meet in the UAE
Vladimir Putin confirmed that Russia, Ukraine and the United States are scheduled to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11 to discuss ending the war. Reuters reported the meeting would be the first such talks since February. Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead Russia’s delegation; Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said security guarantees and de-escalation were intended topics.
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Delegations from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington are due to meet in the UAE capital on November 10–11 to address the war. Vladimir Putin confirmed the schedule Friday at a Security Council meeting. Reuters reported that this will be the first such meeting since February. Anadolu reported that presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will head Russia’s delegation. Reuters said it will include Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin, as well as Russian military intelligence chief Igor Kostyukov. Ukrainian media reports cited by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty say Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service and a former defense minister, will lead Kyiv’s delegation. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has said the parties intend to discuss security guarantees, de-escalation, humanitarian issues and further steps toward a peaceful settlement.
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- Anadolu Agency — Putin confirms Russia-US-Ukraine talks scheduled for next Tuesday in Abu Dhabi
- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Russia Strikes Kyiv's Energy Infrastructure, Northern Bridge Ahead Of Abu Dhabi Talks
- The Jerusalem Post — Russia names delegation for Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine | The Jerusalem Post
Verifier’s note
AA.com.tr reports Putin confirmed the talks, RFE/RL reports planned trilateral negotiations for November 10–11, and the Jerusalem Post carries Reuters reporting on the same upcoming Abu Dhabi meeting. These reports support the proposed event and its timing.