# Russia-Ukraine peace talks led by U.S. will look at security guarantees for both sides

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-led-by-u-s-will-look-at-security-guarantees-for-both-sides/
- Published: 2026-11-09T17:38:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T18:36:11+00:00
- Original publisher: PBS NewsHour (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-led-by-u-s-will-look-at-security-guarantees-for-both-sides
- Topics: Europe, Politics, Russia-Ukraine War, World

## Key points

- Abu Dhabi talks put security guarantees at the centre.
- Russia and Ukraine remain far apart on territory and military limits.
- Kyiv wants guarantees against another invasion; Moscow also seeks assurances.

## Summary

Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are due to meet for two days in Abu Dhabi, with security guarantees for both countries at the centre of talks on ending the war. The meeting is the first involving all three since February, after earlier negotiations made no visible progress, while fighting and long-range attacks continue.

The sides remain divided over territory, Ukraine’s possible NATO membership and the size of its armed forces. Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from four regions Russia claims to have annexed and rejects a general ceasefire; Volodymyr Zelenskyy says an immediate ceasefire should begin wider negotiations. Kyiv wants guarantees comparable to NATO’s Article 5, while Moscow opposes the possible presence of European troops in Ukraine and also seeks guarantees for Russia. Donald Trump has said the countries are “very close” to a deal.

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