Russia and Ukraine are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi next week, with the United States once again taking the role of mediator.
The Kremlin confirmed that representatives from both countries will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday. The discussions will mark the first trilateral negotiations since diplomatic efforts stalled in February.
The renewed talks come as Washington seeks to move both sides towards an agreement to end the war.
US to Lead Renewed Diplomatic Efforts
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the meeting dates on Tuesday. He also said presidential adviser Vladimir Medinsky would continue leading Russia’s negotiating delegation.
Meanwhile, US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that Washington would mediate working-level negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
According to Witkoff, the discussions will focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and further steps towards peace.
He also confirmed that American officials would meet European and NATO representatives in Brussels. Those discussions will address security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a wider European framework.
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is also expected to join Witkoff in representing Washington during the negotiations.
Ukraine Seeks Progress Towards Leaders’ Meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that the upcoming discussions would create an opportunity for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
However, the two leaders have yet to agree on such a meeting.
Zelensky has rejected pressure to surrender Ukrainian territory in exchange for peace. He argues that territorial concessions could encourage further Russian aggression.
Territorial Disputes Remain Major Obstacle
Despite renewed diplomatic efforts, Moscow and Kyiv remain divided over key conditions for ending the conflict.
Putin continues to demand that Ukraine surrender full control of the partially occupied Donetsk region. However, Kyiv has repeatedly rejected the demand.
Meanwhile, US negotiators are seeking a settlement before the end of 2026. Nevertheless, territorial disagreements and security guarantees remain major obstacles.
The Abu Dhabi talks will therefore test whether renewed American mediation can narrow the differences between the two sides and create a path towards a lasting agreement.
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