Zelensky aligns with EU before Abu Dhabi talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he coordinated positions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of new peace talks with Russia, scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi. The trilateral talks will involve delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Russia, with US mediators including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Russia's delegation will be led by Vladimir Medinsky, while Ukraine's team includes intelligence and military officials. European countries are not officially part of the trilateral format, though EU, NATO, French, German, and British representatives plan to be in the Gulf region. The Kremlin insists on the three-party format, while Kushner said the US will consult Western partners before the talks.