Peace talks on Ukraine scheduled for Abu Dhabi

Talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and establishing post-war security agreements are set to take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, 2026. This marks the first direct negotiation between the warring sides since February 2026. The discussions are being facilitated by US envoy Steve Witkoff, who indicated that the agenda will focus on de-escalation and long-term security frameworks.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed that European nations will be well-represented at the meetings, emphasizing that France intends to participate directly. Meanwhile, the Russian delegation, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, will include senior military officials and diplomats, among them Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov. These negotiations represent a significant diplomatic development as both sides prepare to engage on a path to potential resolution of the conflict.