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Meduza· Tue 08:43
U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will be held November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi.
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The Kyiv Independent· Mon 23:53
⚡️Witkoff reveals location, date for new trilateral peace deal negotiations.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Nov. 3 that new rounds of trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. will be held on Nov. 10 in Abu Dhabi.
The Kyiv Independent· Mon 11:28
⚡️Zelensky says he's ready to meet Putin in Turkey.
A meeting between the leaders is essential, said Zelensky, adding that Turkey can be a practical and realistic mediator of future talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 18:22
“A return to the negotiating table should not be confused with genuine progress toward peace,” writes Megi Benia, Founder and Director of the Strategic Security Initiative (SSI), in her op-ed.
The Kyiv Independent· Fri 15:12
The Kremlin is seeking to avoid a face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing they speak by phone instead, the Kyiv Independent has learned.
Meduza· Thu 19:04
Zelensky is ready to discuss territorial issues in a face-to-face meeting with Putin, Ukraine’s foreign minister says. Finland’s and Norway’s leaders relayed the message to Putin during a call on Oct. 27. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Thu 09:28
⚡️️ Russia says 'battlefield situation' will determine when Ukraine peace talks begin.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov also ruled out European participation in the upcoming Abu Dhabi meeting.
Meduza· Wed 23:22
Russia says U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi will take place after Nov. 4, but the date will depend in part on conditions on the battlefield. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Moscow has yet to finalize its delegation. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 16:00
⚡️Zelensky expects trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi by Nov. 10, but no firm date set.
"We need to have this meeting till the end of (next) month, I hope... between Nov. 6 and 10," Zelensky said at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
The Kyiv Independent· Wed 14:19
Zelensky reveals what to expect as Ukraine, Russia head back to peace talks
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Although Ukrainian officials do not expect the first round to produce a major breakthrough, Kyiv hopes the meeting will restart regular negotiations and deliver limited results.
Meduza· Wed 10:43
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to hold a trilateral meeting soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
meduza.io/en/news/2026...
⚡️Witkoff reveals location, date for new trilateral peace deal negotiations.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Nov. 3 that new rounds of trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. will be held on Nov. 10 in Abu Dhabi.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Nov. 3 that new rounds of trilateral peace negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. will be held on Nov. 10 in Abu Dhabi.
⚡️Zelensky says he's ready to meet Putin in Turkey.
A meeting between the leaders is essential, said Zelensky, adding that Turkey can be a practical and realistic mediator of future talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
A meeting between the leaders is essential, said Zelensky, adding that Turkey can be a practical and realistic mediator of future talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
“A return to the negotiating table should not be confused with genuine progress toward peace,” writes Megi Benia, Founder and Director of the Strategic Security Initiative (SSI), in her op-ed.
The planned resumption of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi in early November is already being presented in several Western capitals as evidence that diplomacy has regained its momentum, but a return to the negotiating table should not be confused with genuine progress…
The Kremlin is seeking to avoid a face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing they speak by phone instead, the Kyiv Independent has learned.
The Kremlin is seeking to avoid a face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing they speak by phone instead, the Kyiv Independent has learned. The apparent move comes as Kyiv insists the two leaders should meet in person to address the most pressing issues
Zelensky is ready to discuss territorial issues in a face-to-face meeting with Putin, Ukraine’s foreign minister says. Finland’s and Norway’s leaders relayed the message to Putin during a call on Oct. 27.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent word to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is ready to discuss territory at an in-person meeting, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha told the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat.
⚡️️ Russia says 'battlefield situation' will determine when Ukraine peace talks begin.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov also ruled out European participation in the upcoming Abu Dhabi meeting.
Russia says U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi will take place after Nov. 4, but the date will depend in part on conditions on the battlefield. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Moscow has yet to finalize its delegation.
Talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine on ending the war in Ukraine will take place in Abu Dhabi after November 4, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said.
⚡️Zelensky expects trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi by Nov. 10, but no firm date set.
"We need to have this meeting till the end of (next) month, I hope... between Nov. 6 and 10," Zelensky said at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
"We need to have this meeting till the end of (next) month, I hope... between Nov. 6 and 10," Zelensky said at a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
Zelensky reveals what to expect as Ukraine, Russia head back to peace talks
⠀
Although Ukrainian officials do not expect the first round to produce a major breakthrough, Kyiv hopes the meeting will restart regular negotiations and deliver limited results.
A planned meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. in Abu Dhabi will focus on de-escalating Russia's war, President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Oct. 27, as Moscow seemingly agreed to resume talks with Kyiv after a pause of more than eight months. Although Ukrainian officials do
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to hold a trilateral meeting soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to hold a trilateral meeting soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky praised Norway and Finland for putting their diplomacy "completely out in the open: discussions in advance, a full briefing, and transparent objectives," saying that not all countries had taken the time to speak with Ukraine beforehand.
The canny Ukrainian leader didn’t cower after the president signed a diesel deal with Putin and limited intelligence sharing with Kyiv. The post Zelensky Stood Up to Trump and Came Out Ahead—For Now appeared first on Washington Monthly.
