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Kremlin confirms Ukraine-U.S. talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11

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On Tuesday, the Kremlin confirmed that U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine to end their ongoing war will occur in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff had previously announced these meetings, which follow earlier unsuccessful negotiations led by Russian delegate Vladimir Medinsky, who is known for his nationalist views on Russian history.
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As of November 3, 2026, the U.S. will mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi from November 10-11. This follows intensified diplomatic efforts to end the five-year conflict, with both sides announcing a meeting set for the United Arab Emirates’ capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss security guarantees, an "energy ceasefire," and a truce in the Black Sea aimed at ensuring food exports. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Russia to show seriousness about a ceasefire during his meeting with Zelenskyy in Berlin ahead of the talks. The U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff stated these discussions aim for lasting security arrangements, de-escalation, and humanitarian measures.

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Mr. Witkoff met with both Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky last month, with all sides announcing three-way talks will resume in November, as Washington pushes an end to the dragging Ukraine-Russia war.
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🔮 The Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks to end more than four years of war will take place in Abu Dhabi next week.
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Kremlin confirms Ukraine-U.S. talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 · assertive framing

Claims (8 extracted, 0 hedged)

The Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks to end more than four years of war will take place in Abu Dhabi next week. asserted
talks → confirm → Dhabi
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff earlier announced the meeting will take place on November 10-11. asserted
meeting → announce → November
Mr. Witkoff met with both Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky last month, with all sides announcing three-way talks will resume in November, as Washington pushes an end to the dragging Ukraine-Russia war. asserted
Washington → meet → war
"The Russian delegation will arrive on November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi to take part in trilateral talks," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, including AFP. asserted
Peskov → arrive → AFP
The Russian delegation will be led by Putin aide Vladimir Medinsky, who took part in previous negotiations that failed to reach a breakthrough. asserted
that → lead → breakthrough
Mr. Medinsky, who is 56 and previously served as culture minister, is known for his nationalistic views on Russian history. asserted
who → serve → history
He took part in failed 2022 talks between Russia and Ukraine at the start of the war, also leading the Russian delegation in Istanbul last year and in Geneva earlier this year. asserted
He → take → Geneva
Mr. Medinsky, who was born in Ukraine, has co-authored Russian history school textbooks praising Moscow's role in Ukraine. asserted
who → bear → Ukraine
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