10 days until US forces Ukraine and Russia to Abu Dhabi
US envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that trilateral negotiations begin November 10, following a meeting in St Petersburg and upcoming European coordination in Brussels.
By Bianca Herrera ·
The United States will host delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. US envoy Steve Witkoff announced the schedule on Monday, listing post-war security agreements, de-escalation measures, and humanitarian efforts as the core agenda items.
This marks a return to the negotiating table after the last US-mediated talks in February, which were interrupted by the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the lead US negotiators, are expected to represent Washington in the Gulf capital.
The push for these talks follows a meeting between Putin and Witkoff in St Petersburg two weeks ago. Putin agreed to the new round of discussions, signaling a willingness to engage with the American delegation. The timing reflects an effort by US negotiators to secure a breakthrough before winter weather complicates military operations on the ground.
Before the Gulf meeting, American negotiators will convene with representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the European Union, and NATO in Brussels this week. These working-level sessions will focus on Ukraine’s security guarantees, a future European security framework, and economic support for reconstruction.
A senior US official described these European meetings as building on recent discussions and reflecting President Trump’s continued efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement. Despite these diplomatic moves, Ukraine and Russia remain far apart on the terms of any potential deal. Trump has recently intensified pressure on Kyiv to strike an agreement, though specific concessions have not yet been detailed.
