Abu Dhabi Talks to Skip Ceasefire, Focus on Security Guarantees

Trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 will not discuss a ceasefire, according to The New York Times. The focus will instead be on security guarantees to prevent the war from resuming. Ukraine proposed an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in March 2025, but Russia rejected it, with Putin demanding control of the entire Donbas. Previous compromise options, including troop withdrawals and a neutral civilian administration, were abandoned by both sides. Analysts do not expect a breakthrough before spring, though local truces similar to the Oleshky agreement are possible. Former US Ambassador William Taylor noted Russia shows no signs of softening its demands or seeking a ceasefire.