Russia, Ukraine, and US resume talks in Abu Dhabi on ending the war

Russia, Ukraine, and the US are resuming negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine after a nearly nine-month pause, with a meeting set for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi. European governments are sending representatives to the UAE but will not be at the negotiating table. The talks will focus on security issues affecting all of Europe, with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner leading the American side. Ukraine's delegation is headed by Rustem Umerov, while Russia's team is led by Vladimir Medinsky. European officials are holding separate coordination meetings. The previous round of talks in early 2026 stalled over territorial issues, particularly the Donbas region. US President Donald Trump has suggested Ukraine will have a "slightly different shape" after the war, while Russia demands full control of Donbas territories.