US and Russia to hold Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 05:12 · Archive

US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, with post-war security guarantees a key focus.

US-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, with US secretary of state Marco Rubio saying some progress has been made on what post-war security infrastructure could look like for Ukraine and Europe. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will represent the United States. President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine could emerge from a settlement with altered borders, saying 'I think it's gonna happen and they're gonna end up with a little bit different shape Ukraine'. European governments, meeting as G7 foreign ministers in Paris on Monday and Tuesday, are concerned the US might be pushing Ukraine towards a settlement favouring Russia. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said France will participate in the Abu Dhabi discussions and stressed that no deal affecting European security architecture could be done without European involvement.

How it is being reported

• Le Pen’s plan to end EU diplomacyAll eyes are once again on Ukraine this week, as a fresh round of diplomatic talks puts Europe’s future in the balance. The continent’s focus will largely be on Ukraine as trilateral talks among the U.S., Kyiv and Moscow happen in Abu Dhabi. The stakes are high, as President Donald Trump’s promise of a “big, […]Politico Europe · 9 Nov, 05:05
• What to know about upcoming peace talks involving Russian, Ukrainian and US officialsFor the first time since February, Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to hold talks on ending the full-scale war that is nearing the five-year markIndependent World · 9 Nov, 05:01
• Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump suggests Kyiv will ‘end up with a different shape’ after peace dealHis comments come before the upcoming trilateral peace negotiations between the US, Ukraine and RussiaIndependent World · 9 Nov, 04:48
• G7 ministers meet as Europe seeks greater say in Ukraine peace talksWith Washington preparing negotiations with Moscow and Kyiv, European leaders fear Ukraine could face pressure to accept a bad deal. Iran tensions and the threat of renewed US strikes are also on the agenda.DW News · 9 Nov, 04:18
• Europe to press US on Ukraine peace and Iran at Paris G7 ministers talksG7 foreign ministers will revisit Russia’s war in Ukraine and the prospect of further US strikes on Iran when they meet in Paris. Washington has kept the option of new strikes open since Republicans lost the midterm elections. Rubio is due to attend both days, compared with one in March.France 24 · 9 Nov, 02:05
• Ukraine war briefing: post war ‘security guarantees’ a key focus in upcoming Abu Dhabi talks, says RubioUS secretary of state says some progress made on what security infrastructure could look like in Ukraine and Europe after the war. What we know on day 1,720 US secretary of state Marco Rubio said some progress had been made on what the “security infrastructure” of Ukraine and Europe could look like after the war with Russia, adding that talks this week could lead to further advances. Rubio’s comments on Sunday, ahead of his travel to Paris for talks with G7 foreign ministers, come as Russia-Ukraine negotiations under US mediation have been set for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. US…The Guardian · 9 Nov, 01:44

In this story: Ukraine · Russia · Abu Dhabi · Marco Rubio · Donald Trump · Vladimir Putin · Steve Witkoff · Jean-Noel Barrot

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem · Corrections log