Will Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi actually make progress?

On November 10, Ukrainian, Russian, and US officials held peace talks in Abu Dhabi to address security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe's post-war security architecture. The discussions came after nine months of no direct negotiations between the conflicting parties. European leaders intended to participate actively but were reportedly told by Russia to remain in their hotel, indicating a limited role despite France’s promise of significant representation. Talks are scheduled for November 11, with US envoy Steve Witkoff aiming for progress on de-escalation and post-war agreements amid ongoing skepticism about achieving major breakthroughs given the wide gap between Russia's and Ukraine's demands.