Ukraine and Russia to hold peace talks after US midterms

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 01:32 · Archive

Ukraine and Russia are due to hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi, possibly as soon as 10 November.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Ukraine and Russia plan to hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The summit, originally scheduled for the end of November, could now take place as early as 10 November, a week after the US midterm elections. A US team is expected to lead the talks, which would be the first face-to-face negotiations between the two nations since President Trump lifted sanctions on Moscow.

Zelensky said the talks would initially happen at 'technical level', with hopes they could lead to a trilateral summit involving himself, Trump and Vladimir Putin. He told the British press that Ukraine was prepared to negotiate on sensitive topics. 'We are ready to speak, we are ready for negotiations, any kind of format, we are even ready to speak about any kind of topics, sensitive topics for us,' he said.

Zelensky also addressed accusations from Trump that Ukraine was obstructing a peace deal. He urged the American president to recognise Russia as the aggressor and to change his approach towards Putin. 'If the United States, our strong partner, understands that Putin's goal is to occupy us and to destroy us, they can't be on Putin's side,' he said. He acknowledged that the outcome of the conflict would depend on decisions taken by other countries and their leaders.

How it is being reported

• Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine 'will take place in coming days', Zelensky saysA US team is expected to lead the summit in Abu Dhabi, in what would be the first face-to-face negotiations since the American president lifted sanctions on Moscow.Daily Mail · 29 Oct, 01:20
• Ukraine and Russia to hold peace talks within days of US midterms, Zelensky revealsThe US-led summit, expected to be held in the United Arab Emirates' capital, Abu Dhabi, would be the first face-to-face talks between the two warring nations since President Trump lifted sanctions on Moscow.New York Post · 28 Oct, 18:42

In this story: Volodymyr Zelensky · Vladimir Putin · Donald Trump · Ukraine · Russia · Abu Dhabi

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