# Abu Dhabi talks explore European security but fail to end war

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/russia-ukraine-talks-turn-to-post-war-security-but-end-without-breakthrough/
- Published: 2026-11-11T18:04:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T20:47:40+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck792we7zrz4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Europe, World

## Key points

- Abu Dhabi talks ended without a breakthrough.
- Russia and Ukraine said a large prisoner exchange was in the works.
- Security guarantees, territory and Europe’s role remain disputed.

## Summary

Talks in Abu Dhabi between Russia, Ukraine and the US ended after two days without a breakthrough on ending the war, though the US said it saw “some openings”. The discussions focused on a future European security arrangement, a central issue because Ukraine seeks protection against renewed attack while Russia wants limits on Nato’s influence.

Ukraine’s negotiator described the talks as among the hardest so far but said there was momentum; Moscow said progress depended on Ukraine, the US and Europe. Russia and Ukraine said a large prisoner exchange was being prepared. US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were due to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow and then Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin, while disagreements over territory, a ceasefire and Europe’s role remained unresolved.

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