Russia and Ukraine hold Abu Dhabi talks on Black Sea de-escalation as drones hit Baltic port

Russia and Ukraine are holding US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on November 11, 2026, focused on de-escalation measures for energy and the Black Sea, while Ukraine launched a drone attack on a Russian port. The negotiations, the first since February, are addressing territorial disputes, with Russia demanding Ukrainian withdrawal from Donetsk and Ukraine seeking concrete security guarantees. Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed cautious optimism, while Russia pushes for a broader European security framework. A Ukrainian drone strike caused a major fire at Russia's Ust-Luga port in the Baltic Sea, injuring three workers and disrupting flights. Ukraine has escalated drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure over the past 18 months to reduce Kremlin revenues.