Russia, Ukraine and US plan talks in Abu Dhabi
The first technical discussions are expected to take place in the first half of November, but an agreement remains a long way off.
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Russia, Ukraine and the United States want to hold further trilateral talks on the war in Ukraine in November. The discussions would take place in Abu Dhabi; there is still no complete clarity over the precise date and the participants at political level.
The Russian government said on Friday that the three countries were planning a new round of negotiations in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said negotiators from the three countries could meet there.
According to Zelensky, the talks would initially be technical. He expressed hope that a meeting between the leaders could follow. Russia has indicated, according to international media, that it wants to hold talks around 10 November, but this is not a definitive date.
The talks would resume earlier discussions that stalled this year. The United States is trying, as a mediator, to maintain contact between Moscow and Kyiv. Earlier rounds of negotiations produced neither a ceasefire nor a peace agreement.
Zelensky said that, according to Ukraine, a future agreement must include robust security guarantees and long-term financial support for the Ukrainian army. According to reports, Russia is placing different emphasis, including on the post-war security architecture. The substantive differences are therefore considerable.
The role of Europe also remains unclear. Ukraine says European countries must be involved in the peace process. Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European security issues cannot be discussed without other European participants, but at the same time confirmed that the initial talks would be trilateral.
The announced talks are therefore primarily a diplomatic signal, not a breakthrough. The war is continuing in the meantime, and the parties have not yet reached agreement on a ceasefire, territory or security guarantees. For the Netherlands and Europe, the talks are relevant because of security on the continent and the possible consequences for support for Ukraine.
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What is established
- Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planning new talks in Abu Dhabi, according to both sides.
- The talks are expected to take place in November and begin at technical level.
- There is still no agreement on a ceasefire or peace settlement.
- Ukraine wants security guarantees and European involvement.
Left
Arguments From this perspective, a lasting agreement must put Ukrainian security, international legal rules and European involvement at the centre. Negotiations must not mean rewarding borders changed through force.
Values International solidarity, protection of civilians and the right to self-determination.
Consequences Putting pressure on Kyiv too quickly could produce a fragile peace; long-term support and guarantees are needed to prevent a new conflict.
Centre
Arguments Talks are valuable because they can limit escalation, but an agreement must be feasible, verifiable and supported by all parties involved.
Values Pragmatism, diplomacy and European security.
Consequences A phased process with technical agreements may be more realistic than immediately seeking a comprehensive peace treaty.
Right
Arguments Europe and the United States should allow Ukraine to negotiate from a position of strength, while also leaving room for a settlement that ends the war.
Values Deterrence, national security and governmental responsibility.
Consequences Unlimited support without a diplomatic strategy could prolong the war; concessions without credible guarantees could instead trigger new aggression.
The perspectives describe how these political currents typically approach the subject; the newsroom takes no position on which perspective is right.
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The announcement of talks and the parties involved have been confirmed by Reuters and Al Jazeera. The article does not present possible next steps and diplomatic significance as a settled outcome.
- confirmed Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planning technical talks in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November. — This is reported by Reuters and Al Jazeera. source
- confirmed An earlier round of negotiations did not produce a peace agreement. — Al Jazeera describes the earlier talks as having made little progress. source
- confirmed Zelensky links an agreement to security guarantees and long-term support. — Reuters quotes his conditions for a possible peace agreement. source
Editor's note
It is established that Russia and Ukraine have separately discussed new talks involving the United States. The date, format and possible participation of leaders have not yet been finalised.Sources
- Zelenskiy says Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators to meet in early November in Abu Dhabi — Reuters via MarketScreener
- Russia and Ukraine say talks planned for November in UAE — Al Jazeera
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