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US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

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In short

Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will lead the American delegation during the November 10 and November 11 negotiations in Abu Dhabi, which will cover post-war security agreements, de-escalation, and humanitarian measures. Vladimir Putin accepted the meeting format following direct discussions with Witkoff in St. Petersburg two weeks ago. Ahead of the summit, American officials will coordinate in Brussels with Britain, France, Germany, the European Union, and NATO to address Ukraine's long-term security architecture and economic reconstruction. Although Ukraine and Russia remain widely divided on terms, President Donald Trump has recently intensified his push for an agreement.

Key points

  • Preparatory talks in Brussels will establish allied coordination with NATO, the European…: Preparatory talks in Brussels will establish allied coordination with NATO, the European Union, Britain, France, and Germany regarding Ukraine's future security guarantees.
  • Negotiators will attempt to bridge deep divisions between Moscow and Kyiv regarding post-…: Negotiators will attempt to bridge deep divisions between Moscow and Kyiv regarding post-war security frameworks, humanitarian steps, and economic reconstruction aid.
  • The diplomatic push comes as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Ukraine to secu…: The diplomatic push comes as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Ukraine to secure a breakthrough before the onset of winter.

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US negotiators have been seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in.

WASHINGTON: The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10 and Nov 11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday (Nov 2).

US negotiators have been seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in. The last US-mediated peace talks took place in February before the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran.

Witkoff, in a social media post, said the new Abu Dhabi discussions will cover "post-war security agreements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures, and ending the war".

Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the lead US negotiators, are expected to represent the US in Abu Dhabi, a senior US official told Reuters.

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a new round of trilateral talks after meeting Witkoff in St Petersburg two weeks ago in the latest US push to stop Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II.

The US official said…

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