US announces new talks between Ukraine and Russia
Delegations from both countries will meet in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November to discuss ending the war and security arrangements.
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The United States will bring Russia and Ukraine together again for talks in Abu Dhabi next week. According to US envoy Steve Witkoff, the agenda includes ending the war, post-agreement security arrangements and de-escalation.
The talks will take place on 10 and 11 November, Witkoff said on Monday. Reuters is citing a US official; the White House and other parties involved still need to provide further details on the precise composition and agenda. The meeting involves delegations, not an announced meeting between the presidents.
The talks follow earlier diplomatic contacts between US representatives and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Axios, the United States is seeking to restart a diplomatic process that stalled in February because of the war with Iran.
No breakthrough has been announced. The wording about a possible agreement comes from the US side; there is no confirmation that Russia and Ukraine have already agreed on a ceasefire, territorial issues or security guarantees. Agreement must be reached on those matters for them to be included in a deal.
For Europe, the key question is what role European countries will be given in the talks. Ukraine has previously stressed that European involvement is needed in arrangements on security and reconstruction. The announcement currently available makes no mention of a European delegation.
The meeting could open a new channel, but in itself says nothing yet about the feasibility of a peace agreement. The war is continuing in the meantime and the talks will not begin until next week. The immediate test is therefore whether the three parties actually hold the meeting and whether they publish concrete agreements afterwards.
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What is established
- The United States has announced talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations on 10 and 11 November in Abu Dhabi.
- The topics mentioned are ending the war, post-agreement security arrangements and de-escalation.
- No ceasefire agreement has been announced.
Left
Arguments Emphasises that Ukraine itself must be able to decide on its territory and security, and that negotiations must not become a means of pressuring Kyiv into making concessions.
Values International law, protection of civilians and equality between countries.
Consequences Fears that a rapid agreement without firm guarantees would produce a temporary truce, after which the conflict would return.
Centre
Arguments Sees talks as a necessary diplomatic instrument, but wants agreements to be tested step by step and European allies involved.
Values Institutional reliability, feasibility and collective security.
Consequences Emphasises that limited interim agreements, such as humanitarian arrangements, may be more realistic than an immediate comprehensive peace treaty.
Right
Arguments Emphasises that negotiations will succeed only if Russia feels sufficient pressure and that the US effort must produce clear results.
Values Deterrence, national security and responsibility towards allies.
Consequences Fears that endless talks without conditions will prolong the war and damage US credibility.
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 article's central points have been confirmed by Reuters and Axios. Uncertain elements are presented as uncertain and not as facts.
- confirmed The US is organising talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November. — Reuters reports this date, location and participants. source
- confirmed The agenda includes ending the war, security arrangements and de-escalation. — Reuters mentions these topics. source
- confirmed The earlier US diplomatic process had been stalled since February. — Axios links the resumption to a process that was suspended in February. source
Editor's note
It is certain that the United States has announced talks on 10 and 11 November. The precise delegations, European involvement and possible outcome remain uncertain.Sources
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