# US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks end without tangible progress

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/russia-ukraine-talks-in-abu-dhabi-make-little-progress/
- Published: 2026-11-11T09:23:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Le Monde (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/11/11/russia-ukraine-talks-in-abu-dhabi-make-little-progress_6777323_4.html
- Topics: Europe, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Abu Dhabi talks ended without tangible results.
- Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire first.
- Europe pressed for Ukrainian security guarantees.

## Summary

The first US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in nine months ended without tangible progress, exposing the gap between the sides over how to pursue peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the discussion as constructive, but Russia remained opposed to the ceasefire Kyiv and its allies say should come before broader negotiations.

The two-day meeting in Abu Dhabi included a four-hour discussion and brought together US, Russian and Ukrainian delegations. European officials had a secondary role and urged that a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine precede talks on a wider European security framework; a joint European-American statement reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The article also notes concerns that US proposals for a new security framework could accommodate Russian demands.

## Coverage

- [Le Monde: US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks end without tangible progress](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/11/11/russia-ukraine-talks-in-abu-dhabi-make-little-progress_6777323_4.html)
- [The Guardian: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘happy’ with US envoys’ approach as Russia talks enter second day – Europe live](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/nov/11/europe-ukraine-russia-us-talks-abu-dhabi-zelenskyy-latest-news-updates)
- [Meduza: Zelensky says Russian delegation claimed to control parts of Donbas still held by Ukraine at Abu Dhabi talks](https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/11/zelensky-says-russian-delegation-claimed-to-control-parts-of-donbas-still-held-by-ukraine-at-abu-dhabi-talks)

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