On November 10 and 11, 2026, trilateral talks involving representatives from Ukraine, the USA, and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi. This was announced by the head of the Ukrainian delegation Rustem Umerov, who emphasized that the goal of the meeting is to achieve lasting peace and security guarantees for Ukraine.
Participants in the Talks
In addition to the Ukrainian delegation, representatives from European countries will also be present in Abu Dhabi, including:
- The United Kingdom
- France
- Germany
- Italy
Moreover, representatives from NATO and the European Commission are expected to attend. The Ukrainian side will hold separate coordination meetings with European partners to align positions and engage Europe in the diplomatic process.
Goals and Objectives of the Talks
The main objectives of the negotiations are:
- To achieve a long-term and sustainable peace.
- To secure guarantees for Ukraine's safety.
- To create conditions for the country's post-war recovery.
Umerov emphasized the importance of maintaining close coordination with all key partners to ensure consistency of positions and a shared understanding of the next steps in the negotiation process.
Reactions from European Countries
Representatives of the European Union have also confirmed their participation in the talks. According to Politico, the EU will send its representatives, but they will not be present in the negotiation room. Specifically, the following will arrive in Abu Dhabi:
- Head of Ursula von der Leyen's office Bjorn Seibert
- Chief advisor on foreign policy Anna-Maria Bura
- National security advisors from France, Germany, and the UK
At the same time, the Kremlin stated that the negotiations would take place without the involvement of European representatives, emphasizing that they are solely between Russia and Ukraine with the mediation of the USA.