U.S.-led Ukraine peace talks will resume Tuesday in Abu Dhabi after a nine-month lull
U.S.-led Ukraine peace talks are set to resume Tuesday in Abu Dhabi after a nine-month lull. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would attend. Witkoff said the agenda includes security guarantees, de-escalation and humanitarian issues. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said France would be included in the delegation.
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U.S.-led talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are set to resume Tuesday, November 10, in Abu Dhabi for a two-day session, after a nine-month lull. The previous round took place in February; The Asia Business Daily reported that negotiations were suspended then because of the war in Iran.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were traveling to Abu Dhabi, and said the United States hoped the meeting would advance a negotiated settlement. The Kremlin confirmed a Russian delegation led by presidential adviser Vladimir Medinsky. Witkoff said discussions are expected to cover security guarantees, de-escalation, humanitarian issues and next steps toward a peace agreement. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Europe would participate, with France included.
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- The New York Times — Ukraine Peace Talks Resume This Week in Abu Dhabi
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- The Hindu — What to know about upcoming peace talks involving Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. officials
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