Zelensky Gives Positive Assessment of First Day of Russia-US-Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi

The first day of two days of talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, concluded on November 10, 2026. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after speaking with Ukraine’s negotiating team that the discussions had been constructive and fairly substantive.

Russia, the United States and Ukraine held trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on November 10, 2026.（VietVance）

Zelensky said on social media that day that the parties had focused on humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges, and security guarantees for Ukraine. They also discussed further measures to ease tensions. He said he had given Ukraine’s team specific instructions for the November 11 discussions. The talks were expected to continue that day.

The talks were the first direct meeting among Russia, the United States and Ukraine since February 2026. They aimed to find a way to end the conflict in Ukraine, which has lasted more than four years. Before the talks, the Ukrainian delegation met representatives of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, as well as officials from NATO and the European Commission; US special envoys also attended the meeting.

Zelensky also traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, on November 10 to discuss military support, air defense and protection of energy infrastructure with Nordic leaders. He said Europe should select representatives this month to take part in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, and referred to plans for broader meetings in the coming days with US presidential special envoys and European representatives.

Source: VietVance