The key facts
- The Russia, US and Ukraine talks will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, 2026
- Kushner named the topics: communication channels, military transparency, and measures to reduce the risk of escalation
- The delegations are led by Medinsky, Umerov, Witkoff and Kushner
What will be discussed in Abu Dhabi
Jared Kushner, a representative of the American negotiating team, said that at the talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, the United States intends to discuss not only the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, but also reducing the risk of military escalation in Europe. According to him, Washington expects to lay the groundwork for a more resilient European security system, Life.ru reports.
The American side's priorities
On the social network X, Kushner explainedthat particular attention is planned to be paid to 'intensifying consultations, reliable channels of communication in crisis situations, ensuring greater transparency in the military sphere, and mutual measures to reduce the risks of escalation.' He emphasized that any future agreements must respect the sovereignty of states and their right to make their own decisions.
Post-war arrangements and delegation composition
According to Kushner, a separate topic will be the situation after the end of the conflict: security guarantees, economic recovery, and mechanisms to prevent new armed clashes. He suggested that existing European security institutions could serve as the basis for future agreements, but the parties will have to determine which mechanisms have proven ineffective. Kushner acknowledged that the talks will be difficult and will require hard decisions, but Washington expects significant progress.
Who represents the parties
The trilateral meeting is scheduled for November 10–11 in the capital of the UAE. The Russian delegation will be led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, the Ukrainian one by Rustem Umerov, and the United States will be represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Life.ru previously reported that the Russian delegation has already flown to Abu Dhabi; the outlet compiled details of the participants, the agenda, and the parties' positions in a separate article on the November 10–11 talks.
