Ukraine, Russia and U.S. to Hold Talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, with Security Top of Agenda

Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the United States are scheduled to hold trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on November 10–11. Security issues and the principles of a possible settlement of the Ukraine conflict are expected to dominate the discussions.

Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service and the country's chief negotiator, announced the preparations on November 9. In a post on X, he said the Ukrainian delegation was traveling to the UAE to participate in the talks.

According to Umerov, representatives of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, along with officials from NATO and the European Commission, will also be present in Abu Dhabi. The Ukrainian delegation plans to hold separate coordination meetings with its European partners.

“Our goal is a long-term and sustainable peace, guaranteed security for Ukraine, and real opportunities for Ukraine's post-war recovery,” Umerov said. On the same day, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined Moscow's priorities at a press conference.

He said ensuring security for Russia, Ukraine and the region as a whole would be the first item on the negotiating agenda. The upcoming meeting will be the first trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States since February 2026.

Lavrov said Moscow had taken note of remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing the central importance of security issues, both for the upcoming negotiations and for resolving the broader conflict.

The Russian foreign minister said Moscow welcomed the U.S. approach. According to Lavrov, the parties share an understanding that the negotiations should establish principles that could eventually be incorporated into a comprehensive settlement.

Lavrov also addressed the inclusion of Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in the Russian negotiating team. He described the appointment as natural, noting Ryabkov's responsibilities for North Atlantic affairs and arms control, as well as his extensive experience with issues related to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

As reported by SSTV+, trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi. Kyiv intends to focus on security guarantees and post-war recovery, while Moscow has identified regional security and the principles of a comprehensive settlement as its main priorities.