Trilateral Ukraine-Russia-US talks on ending war begin in Abu Dhabi

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US on ending the war began in Abu Dhabi on November 10, according to Kyiv Post. The meeting marks the first such negotiations since February 2026. Ukraine's delegation, led by Rustem Umerov, includes Kyrylo Budanov, David Arakhamia, Serhiy Kyslytsia, and Vadym Skibitsky. Prior to meeting Russia, Ukraine consulted with UK, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and EU Commission representatives, joined by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Umerov stated Ukraine's priorities are a ceasefire, security guarantees, economic recovery, and humanitarian steps. Russia's delegation is headed by Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky and includes deputy foreign ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin, military intelligence chief Igor Kostyukov, and General Staff official Yuri Zhigarlovsky. Bloomberg reported Moscow sent a higher-level delegation than in previous rounds, possibly signaling readiness for substantive talks. In February 2026, President Zelensky had criticized Medinsky's appointment, suggesting it aimed to delay negotiations.