Umerov to lead Ukraine's delegation at Abu Dhabi talks with Russia and US

Ukraine's delegation to negotiations with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi will be led by Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov, according to RBC-Ukraine citing an informed source. The delegation will also include Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov, Servant of the People faction leader Davyd Arakhamia, first deputy presidential office head Serhiy Kyslytsia, and Deputy Chief of Military Intelligence Vadym Skibitsky. Former Chief of General Staff Andrii Hnatov will continue handling military matters remotely. The talks are scheduled for November 10-11 in the UAE. Russia's delegation will be led by Vladimir Medinsky, with analysts from the Institute for the Study of War noting Moscow remains uninterested in good-faith negotiations. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed European representation at the talks.