U.S. to Host Trilateral Talks With Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11

On Nov. 10‑11, the United States will bring together delegations from Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, announced U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, as part of an effort to end the Moscow‑led war and create a platform for dialogue.

U.S. officials said the three‑party meeting will be held at a working level and will focus on ending hostilities, post‑war security arrangements and humanitarian measures, according to several international news outlets.

Steve Witkoff posted on the government social‑media platform X that the talks “will cover post‑war security agreements, de‑escalation, humanitarian measures, and ending the war.”

Discussions will cover post‑war security agreements, de‑escalation, humanitarian measures, and ending the war.

Reuters confirmed that the U.S. will host negotiations on Nov. 10‑11, following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg two weeks earlier. The Russian leader had agreed to the round after meeting with Envoy Witkoff, as reported by Reuters.

In its brief, Xinhua noted that the U.S. “will mediate working‑level talks between Russia and Ukraine” in Abu Dhabi, “to facilitate dialogue amid the ongoing Russia‑Ukraine conflict.”

Anadolu Agency added that the U.S. aims to use the talks as part of a “trump‑era intensified diplomatic push” to secure a lasting peace agreement that delivers lasting security for future generations.

According to the Anadolu piece, the U.S. will meet in Brussels this week with European partners to discuss Ukraine’s security guarantees, Europe’s post‑war security architecture and economic opportunities to support Ukraine’s reconstruction.

Earlier negotiations held in February did not yield a breakthrough, and the new Abu Dhabi round is seen as a fresh attempt to bridge significant gaps between the parties.

U.S. officials said that a prior round in Feb. 22 had stalled while both sides remained far apart on key issues such as troop withdrawals and the status of occupied territories.

The U.S. has positioned the summit as a central piece of its broader agenda to maintain regional stability and uphold the rule of law, per the sources.

Ukrainian officials are expected to present a roadmap for ending the conflict that includes security guarantees from NATO and European partners, as mentioned by sources.

Russian representatives are to discuss the future security of regions that have been under Russian control, with a focus on de‑escalation and humanitarian assistance for civilians trapped in conflict zones.

European partners, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO, are expected to weigh in on the shape of the post‑war security framework, as indicated by a U.S. briefing in Brussels.

The meeting in Abu Dhabi is being modeled after earlier forums in Oslo and Kyiv, according to the U.S. envoy’s brief, which referenced progress made in those cities.

”We look forward to building on the progress made in Kyiv, Oslo and St. Petersburg toward a comprehensive, durable peace agreement…”,
said Envoy Witkoff in a social‑media post that drew from the U.S. diplomatic narrative.

European involvement reflects a broader pursuit of a unified diplomatic front against further escalation, while also ensuring that any agreement accounts for Western security guarantees and sanctions regimes.

International observers note that the talks carry significant public accountability weight: the outcome could set the legal and moral precedent for how the international order manages interstate conflicts in the 21st century.

For millions of civilians on the ground, the meetings represent a chance to influence decisions that will shape reconstruction efforts, border security, and humanitarian corridors.

Ukrainian civilians have faced annual shockwaves of casualties and repeated displacement; Russian casualties include both military personnel and civilians caught in annexed territories.

Those peace discussions are also expected to address war crimes investigations and the protection of cultural heritage, according to the sources.

The U.S. has repeatedly balanced the narrative of ending the war with the necessity of ensuring sufficient security guarantees for all parties, as laid out by the envoy’s brief.

By holding the talks in the neutral city of Abu Dhabi, the U.S. seeks to create logistical flexibility and a platform free from the immediate political pressures of Kyiv or Moscow, as highlighted by Reuters.

Through a working‑level approach, negotiators will be able to test policy frameworks that could later be ratified by the respective parliaments and national assemblies.

The trilateral meeting arrives at a time when international law on occupation has faced renewed scrutiny, with the United Nations standing as a global reference point for condemnation of war.

Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers have signaled their support for a resolution that integrates political, economic and security dimensions.

European Parliament members have already expressed a desire for an outcome that enshrines the international community’s commitment to sovereign borders.

As the talks progress, U.S. officials plan to re‑evaluate the pace of aid deliveries and reconstruction budgets based on the outcomes of the negotiations.

Potential agreements could reshape the U.K.’s role in the reconstruction of Eastern Ukraine, and alter the funding streams of international donors.

To date, no final agenda has been released, but the public expectation is that the summit will refine the mechanics of post‑war security architecture and humanitarian reinforcement.

The U.S., in its diplomatic overture, seeks to foster an inclusive decision framework that encompasses not only Russian and Ukrainian negotiators but also the broader European security architecture.

In sum, the November 10‑11 Abu Dhabi summit constitutes a pivotal moment for international diplomacy, bringing together key state actors to negotiate the future geopolitical configuration of Eastern Europe.