The facts
The Kremlin confirmed the trilateral talks would take place in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10–11. [1][2]
Reuters reported Russia named Vladimir Medinsky as its chief negotiator; the U.S. envoy said discussions would include postwar security agreements and de-escalation. [1]
AP reported Zelenskyy’s stated priorities include stopping attacks on energy and critical infrastructure, unblocking Black Sea grain and expanding prisoner exchanges. [2]
AP reported consultations with European partners are part of Ukraine’s diplomatic preparations; the scheduled meeting is not described as an agreement or ceasefire. [2]
Reuters reported the last U.S.-mediated peace talks took place in February; the new meeting is another planned negotiating round. [1]
Still unconfirmed
- No outcome, ceasefire, signed agreement or leader-level summit has been announced.
- The sources do not establish whether the talks will continue beyond the scheduled two days.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 3 Nov 2026, 19:57 UTC.
Reuters reports the Kremlin confirmation and Russian delegation, and AP independently confirms the schedule and reports Ukraine’s stated priorities. The talks remain prospective; no agreement or ceasefire is asserted.
- Kremlin confirms trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week
Reuters · Reporting · 3 Nov 2026
Opened Reuters Nov. 3 report: Kremlin confirmation of Nov. 10–11 talks, Medinsky leading Russia’s delegation, and U.S. envoy account of security and de-escalation topics.
- Russia and Ukraine prepare for new US-mediated talks as strikes continue
The Associated Press · Reporting · 3 Nov 2026
Opened AP Nov. 3 report confirming the schedule and describing Zelenskyy’s stated priorities and consultations; no negotiated outcome is reported.