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US to facilitate Ukraine–Russia talks in Abu Dhabi in November
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US envoy Steve Witkoff says the United States will mediate working-level talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November. The meeting is part of Washington’s effort to broker an end to the war, with discussions set to cover post-war security, de-escalation, humanitarian issues and steps towards peace.
Before the talks, US negotiators are due to meet representatives of France, Germany, the UK, the EU and NATO in Brussels to discuss security guarantees, Europe’s post-war security arrangements and Ukraine’s reconstruction. Witkoff said the talks build on earlier discussions in Kyiv, Oslo and St Petersburg; Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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In short
- US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November.
- Brussels meetings will address security guarantees and Ukraine’s reconstruction.
- The discussions build on earlier diplomatic efforts to end the war.
How this story developed
- 28 minutes ago US officials confirmed they would mediate the Abu Dhabi talks, which are intended to advance efforts to end the war and will build on earlier discussions in Kyiv, Oslo and St Petersburg.
- 32 minutes ago Steve Witkoff said the US would mediate Ukraine-Russia working-level talks in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November, following US discussions with European and NATO representatives in Brussels on security guarantees, post-war arrangements and reconstruction.
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The case for
US mediation could give both sides a channel to discuss security, humanitarian issues and de-escalation while the war continues, and may help turn earlier contacts into practical steps towards peace. Bringing European and NATO representatives into prior discussions could also help align any proposed guarantees and reconstruction support with those expected to sustain them.
The case against
Mediation may give the appearance of progress without changing either side’s willingness to compromise, while working-level talks may lack the authority to secure meaningful commitments. Ukraine’s supporters may also worry that arrangements discussed by outside powers could constrain Ukraine’s choices or leave its security dependent on guarantees that prove inadequate.
Explained simply
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, beginning a war that has displaced people and caused widespread damage. Ukraine is defending its territory, while Russia occupies parts of the country.
The United States is engaging with both sides as efforts to end the war continue. Ukraine and Russia are the main parties to the conflict; European governments, the EU and NATO are also involved in discussions about Ukraine’s security and the wider European security order.
Any eventual settlement could affect Ukraine’s future security, the terms for rebuilding the country and relations between Russia and other European states. Security guarantees are arrangements intended to help protect a country from future attack.
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Originally published by Fox News as “US will mediate upcoming Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, Witkoff says”.