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

The United States will mediate trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, 2026, US envoy Steve Witkoff announced. The discussions will cover ending the war, post-war security agreements, and de-escalation. Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to represent the US. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to the talks after meeting Witkoff in St. Petersburg. The last US-mediated peace talks were in February before the US and Israel launched a war against Iran. US negotiators will also meet with European allies in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's security guarantees.

The United States will mediate trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, 2026, US envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Monday. The 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, according to a senior US official. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to the new round after meeting Witkoff in St. Petersburg two weeks ago. The last US-mediated peace talks took place in February before the US and Israel launched a war against Iran. US negotiators will also meet this week in Brussels with representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the EU, and NATO to discuss Ukraine's security guarantees and Europe's future security framework. Ukraine and Russia remain far apart on peace terms, though Trump has intensified pressure on Ukraine to reach an agreement.