Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine enter second day
The talks in Abu Dhabi have so far produced no breakthrough, but will continue on Wednesday.
Follow-up to: Russia and Ukraine discuss major prisoner exchange Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 10:25
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Russian and Ukrainian delegations began a second day of talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday on ending the war. According to Associated Press, expectations are low and no breakthrough has yet been reported.
The talks are being mediated by the United States and are taking place in the United Arab Emirates. The delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met for the first time in nine months on Tuesday. That first meeting lasted about four hours; the talks were due to continue on Wednesday.
Rustem Umerov is leading the Ukrainian delegation. He confirmed on social media that the second day of negotiations had begun. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are among those involved on the American side. The United States is trying to restart the talks after earlier rounds of negotiations produced no tangible results.
The stakes go beyond a temporary ceasefire. According to AP, the delegations are discussing ways to end the war and the conditions for Ukraine’s security after a possible agreement. According to AP, Russia has previously opposed a major European role in the talks, while Ukraine is seeking security guarantees from Western countries.
The political circumstances have changed since the previous meeting. In the United States, Democrats will gain more influence in Congress after the midterm elections in January. That could affect future American support for Ukraine. At the same time, the Russian war economy is under pressure and Ukraine is facing heavy attacks on its energy infrastructure.
An agreement is not in sight. AP writes that American officials want to revive the peace effort, but that previous rounds produced no significant results. The negotiations could still be extended or resumed later, but no decision has been reported.
A possible agreement could have consequences for Europe’s security, sanctions and Ukraine’s future position. The Netherlands is also involved through European and NATO channels, but the Dutch government is not seated at the negotiating table as a separate party. Who will gain influence on behalf of Europe remains a political point of dispute.
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One story, several perspectives
What is established
- Russia and Ukraine are holding talks in Abu Dhabi under American mediation.
- The talks continued after an initial day.
- No agreement or breakthrough has been reported.
Left
Arguments A lasting peace requires protection for Ukrainian civilians, European involvement and firm guarantees against a new invasion.
Values International law, self-determination and the protection of civilians.
Consequences A swift agreement without guarantees could merely interrupt the war temporarily and cause new instability.
Centre
Arguments Negotiations are necessary, but an agreement must be verifiable and align with European security interests.
Values Diplomacy, institutional cooperation and feasibility.
Consequences A phased agreement, for example on prisoners and energy, could build trust without pre-empting the final status.
Right
Arguments A credible peace requires deterrence and clarity about borders, obligations and the cost of further support.
Values National security, order and responsibility for taxpayers’ money.
Consequences Without firm conditions, Russia could gain time; with overly strict conditions, negotiations could become unworkable.
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 current developments and the main context were checked directly with AP. The text distinguishes between confirmed events and unconfirmed expectations.
- confirmed The talks entered a second day on Wednesday. — AP describes the second day of negotiations. source
- confirmed The first meeting lasted about four hours. — AP gives the duration of Tuesday’s meeting. source
- confirmed No breakthrough has yet been reported. — AP reports low expectations and no significant results. source
Editor's note
It is established that the second day of negotiations has begun and that no breakthrough has been reported. Statements about possible concessions, a ceasefire or an agreement have not been confirmed.Sources
- Russia and Ukraine hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi — Associated Press
- Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi — Associated Press
The story so far
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 06:20 Ukraine talks begin as Europe remains outside the room
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 14:51 Russia attacks Ukraine during peace talks
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 07:24 New Russian attack hits Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 09:23 Two Russian missiles cross Moldovan airspace
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 10:25 Russia and Ukraine discuss major prisoner exchange
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 11:54 Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine enter second day (this article)
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