Consultations Begin in Abu Dhabi Ahead of Ukraine–US–Russia Peace Talks

Ukraine's delegation has begun consultations in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with representatives of Western countries and international organisations on 10 November. They precede trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States, scheduled for 10 and 11 November on the initiative of US President Donald Trump. The talks aim to end Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, and security guarantees for the post-war period are among the key issues.

Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, said on his Telegram channel that the first meeting was held with representatives of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner joined it. Trilateral talks are to follow. According to Umerov, the aim is to align positions and coordinate next steps.

Umerov's delegation also includes Kyrylo Budanov, David Arakhamia, Serhiy Kyslytsya and Vadym Skibitskyi. He named the main priorities as a halt to hostilities, reliable post-war security guarantees, Ukraine's economic recovery and humanitarian measures.

Witkoff's statement

Witkoff said on the social network X that a meeting of US, Ukrainian and European partners had already taken place. Participants discussed how to end the war and create conditions for a durable peace, including how to include security guarantees in a possible agreement. According to Witkoff, any future arrangements must respect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independent decision-making. Improving existing European security institutions after the war and reducing the risk of renewed conflict were also discussed. The statement stressed that NATO will remain central to Euro-Atlantic collective defence.

Sibiha meets Rubio

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha is in Paris for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers. On Tuesday he met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio described the meeting as productive, while Sybiha said they also discussed the situation in the Black Sea, restoring freedom of navigation, strengthening air defence and preparing for winter. He also expressed Ukraine's readiness for joint drone production with the US.

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has continued since 24 February 2022, while the war against Ukraine has lasted since 2014, when Russia occupied Crimea and began hostilities in Donbas.