Delegations prepare for Abu Dhabi talks
The gist
Russia and Ukraine have named their delegations for US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov 10-11.
It would be the first trilateral round since February, with low breakthrough expectations.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the meetings, saying the United States would mediate talks on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and next steps toward peace.
- Nov 5, 2026European, Ukrainian and US representatives met in Brussels to coordinate positions ahead of the expected Abu Dhabi talks.
- Nov 6, 2026Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed preparations with his Security Council, including officials selected for the delegation; David Arakhamia confirmed to the Kyiv Independent that Rustem Umerov would lead Ukraine's delegation.
Key terms
- special envoy
- A senior official appointed to represent a government on a specific issue or portfolio, often reporting to a secretary of state or president.
- NB8
- A regional cooperation format among Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden.
Source: Wikipedia