US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

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The United States plans to host Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11 for talks on ending the war, post-war security arrangements, and de-escalation. US envoy Steve Witkoff said negotiators are seeking progress before winter.

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine, post-war security agreements and de-escalation, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Monday. US negotiators have been seeking a breakthrough in the long-running conflict before the winter sets in. The last US-mediated peace talks took place in February before the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran.