US sets November 10 date for Ukraine Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
Witkoff and Kushner will lead the delegation as European allies meet in Brussels this week to draft security guarantees.
By Andrew Bennett ·
The United States will host Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 to negotiate an end to the war. Steve Witkoff, the US envoy, confirmed the schedule in a social media post on Monday. The talks aim to address post-war security, de-escalation, and humanitarian measures.
Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the lead US negotiators, will represent Washington at the meeting, according to a senior US official. Putin agreed to this round of trilateral discussions after meeting Witkoff in St. Petersburg two weeks ago. The US team has pushed for a breakthrough before winter weather complicates military operations on the ground.
American negotiators will also convene in Brussels this week with representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the European Union, and NATO. These working-level meetings will focus on Ukraine’s security guarantees and Europe’s future security framework. The official stated that these discussions reflect President Trump’s continued efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement.
The last US-mediated peace talks occurred in February. Since then, the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran. That conflict interrupted earlier diplomatic momentum. Now, the focus shifts back to the eastern front, where the US seeks to bridge the gap between Moscow and Kyiv.
Ukraine and Russia remain far apart on the terms of any possible deal. Trump has recently intensified pressure on Ukraine to strike an agreement. The November dates in Abu Dhabi mark the next formal attempt to close that divide.
