US-mediated Ukraine-Russia talks set for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi

US-mediated Ukraine-Russia working group talks will take place November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, according to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who announced the dates and topics on social media platform X. The discussions will focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures, and next steps toward peace. Separately this week, US negotiators will meet in Brussels with France, Germany, the UK, EU, and NATO representatives to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe's post-war security architecture, and economic support for reconstruction. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously stated Russians are "seriously committed" to the Abu Dhabi meeting, with de-escalation steps as the initial agenda. He also expressed readiness to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey, hoping President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can facilitate direct talks.