Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi: Key Issues and Breakthrough Prospects

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia are scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, with analysts not expecting a breakthrough on key issues but not ruling out progress on humanitarian and Black Sea initiatives. The US will be represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Russia's delegation will be led by Vladimir Medinsky. The talks, the first in nine months, will cover security guarantees, de-escalation, humanitarian measures, and ending the war, though Ukraine's delegation has not been officially announced. Analysts view Medinsky's leadership as a signal that Moscow aims to demonstrate readiness without substantive negotiations. Progress is possible on Black Sea initiatives proposed by Turkey, Egypt, and India, but European representatives will be absent, which analysts say reflects Russia's preference for a two-superpower format.