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Russia sees new security framework for Europe as main thrust of Ukraine talks, delegation source says

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Russia views upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi as an opportunity to discuss a new security framework for Europe, focusing on mechanisms to prevent threats and enhance regional stability. The discussions, brokered by the United States, will involve Russian and Ukrainian officials along with representatives from France, Britain, Germany, the EU, NATO, Italy, and the US, but Russia has not indicated it will hold direct talks with European parties. The main objective, according to a source in the Russian delegation, is to create an all-encompassing security architecture for Europe that addresses various regional issues beyond just the conflict in Ukraine.
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On November 10, 2026, US-mediated peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States began in Abu Dhabi to address the nearly five-year-long war. Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, expressed "restrained optimism" about potential progress toward an eventual meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The talks aim to create security guarantees for Ukraine and a new European security framework, though experts caution that significant breakthroughs are unlikely given the wide gap in demands between Russia and Ukraine. France confirmed it would be represented at the talks along with other European countries, emphasizing international involvement.

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"Whilst the Ukrainian settlement, being a matter of critical importance, is just one aspect of this wide-ranging discussion, it is subordinate to the main objective — the creation of a comprehensive and indivisible security architecture for the entire continent," the source said.
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Russia believes that the main thrust of new peace talks on Ukraine starting in Abu Dhabi later on Tuesday will be trying to hammer out the key elements of a new post-war security framework for Europe, a source in the Russian delegation said.
2026-11-10 · The Straits Times
Russia sees new security framework for Europe as main thrust of Ukraine talks, delegation source says · assertive framing

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Russia sees new security framework for Europe as main thrust of Ukraine talks, delegation source says asserted
source → see → talks
Russia believes that the main thrust of new peace talks on Ukraine starting in Abu Dhabi later on Tuesday will be trying to hammer out the key elements of a new post-war security framework for Europe, a source in the Russian delegation said. asserted
source → believe → delegation
Russian and Ukrainian officials plan to meet later in the day for two days of US-brokered talks — their first since February — after US President Donald Trump suggested last week that a broad peace deal was possible in their 4-1/2-year-old war and could incorporate Europe's security. uncertain
deal → plan → security
The delegation source said that the meeting would focus on developing mechanisms to prevent threats and strengthen regional stability. asserted
meeting → say → stability
"Whilst the Ukrainian settlement, being a matter of critical importance, is just one aspect of this wide-ranging discussion, it is subordinate to the main objective — the creation of a comprehensive and indivisible security architecture for the entire continent," the source said. asserted
source → range → continent
Representatives from France, Britain, Germany, the European Union, NATO and Italy are expected to be in Abu Dhabi too and are expected to talk to US and Ukrainian officials. asserted
Representatives → expect → officials
Russia has not said it will hold any direct talks with the Europeans this week. asserted
it → say → Europeans
Russia's 11-person delegation is led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and also includes two deputy foreign ministers and a number of senior military and intelligence service officials. asserted
delegation → lead → officials
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