US to host Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next week
Mediators plan to meet on November 10 and 11 to discuss ending the war and security terms.
By Adewale Fletcher ·
The United States will host Ukraine and Russia for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
US envoy Steve Witkoff announced the dates on Monday, setting the meeting for November 10 and 11.
The primary goal is to finalize agreements that would end the conflict, which has been Europe's bloodiest since World War II.
Key topics for the discussion include post-war security arrangements, de-escalation measures, and humanitarian efforts.
Witkoff stated that the talks aim to cover these specific areas to move toward a final settlement.
Jared Kushner is also expected to represent the United States during the session in Abu Dhabi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to this new round of negotiations after meeting Witkoff in St. Petersburg two weeks ago.
American negotiators are holding preparatory working-level meetings in Brussels this week.
These sessions involve representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the European Union, and NATO.
The Brussels discussions focus on Ukraine's security guarantees and economic support for reconstruction.
The last US-mediated peace talks occurred in February, before the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran.
President Trump has recently increased pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal despite wide gaps between the two sides on key terms.
