A round of US-mediated peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, November 10, as Washington renewed efforts to end the war. The discussions bring representatives together for the first trilateral meeting since negotiations in Geneva in February.
US envoy Jared Kushner said Washington had identified differences between Moscow and Kyiv and developed ideas to bridge them. He added that President Donald Trump wanted his team to intensify efforts to secure an agreement and end the conflict.
Delegations Focus On Security And De-Escalation
Russian envoy Vladimir Medinsky leads Moscow’s delegation, while Ukraine’s team is headed by Rustem Umerov, chief of its Foreign Intelligence Service. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would propose steps to reduce tensions and seek peace, security guarantees and support for postwar recovery.
Moreover, the agenda includes security arrangements involving Russia, Ukraine and Europe. US representatives Steve Witkoff and Kushner have consulted officials from NATO, the European Union, Britain, France, Germany and Italy.
Major Differences Continue To Challenge Progress
However, the countries remain divided over key conditions for ending the war. Moscow demands territorial concessions and limits on Ukraine’s military and NATO ambitions, while Kyiv rejects surrendering territory and insists on security guarantees.
Earlier rounds in Abu Dhabi and Geneva failed to produce a breakthrough. Nevertheless, officials hope renewed diplomacy can build momentum, although expectations for an immediate agreement remain cautious.
Fighting has continued alongside diplomatic efforts, with Russia intensifying attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure as winter approaches. Ukraine has also increased strikes on targets inside Russia, adding urgency to efforts to reduce hostilities. The meetings will test whether US engagement can narrow differences and establish a path toward a settlement.
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