The key facts

  • The first day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi lasted almost four hours
  • The Russian delegation was led by Vladimir Medinsky, the Ukrainian one by Rustem Umerov, and the US was represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
  • A source in the negotiating group said the talks would not conclude on November 10

First round in the trilateral format

On November 10, the first day of talks between the delegations of Russia, Ukraine and the United States took place in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Gazeta.Ru reports, citing RIA Novosti. The meeting began at 12:12 local time (11:12 Moscow time) and lasted almost four hours. This is the first meeting in a trilateral format after a break of nearly nine months.

Composition of the delegations

The Russian delegation was led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, and the Ukrainian one by Rustem Umerov. The American side was represented by the US president's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

The talks will continue

A source in the negotiating group told Interfax that the trilateral talks on resolving the conflict will not end on November 10, meaning the parties plan to continue their work after the first round. The reports do not disclose the content of the discussions or any agreements reached. In addition, European representatives earlier issued a statement following their meeting with the Ukrainian delegation in Abu Dhabi; its contents are not disclosed in the publication.