📰 2 sources 5 articles · 9 Nov 2026, 22:34 → 3 days ago

Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine: Trump's remarks, European participation, and meetings beginning

This story follows a series of successive announcements about talks hosted by Abu Dhabi on Ukraine: US President Donald Trump spoke of an opportunity for a possible breakthrough, the Élysée announced the participation of France, Britain, Italy, Germany and NATO, the Ukrainian delegate announced that the Ukrainian delegation had begun its meetings in the UAE, and Russian sources said the talks would focus on the main aspects of creating a new European security system.

📍 Where things stand: The talks are underway in Abu Dhabi with a Ukrainian delegation and representatives of European states and NATO taking part, with Russian expectations that they will address European security arrangements, and no results announced yet.

⏱️ Timeline

9 Nov 2026, 22:34 US President Donald Trump said the ongoing talks in Abu Dhabi on Ukraine offer an opportunity for a possible breakthrough, in remarks reflecting cautious optimism about the settlement track for the war in Ukraine.
10 Nov 2026, 09:06 The Élysée Palace announced that representatives of France, Britain, Italy, Germany and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will participate in talks hosted by Abu Dhabi on Ukraine.
10 Nov 2026, 09:58 The Ukrainian delegate announced that the Ukrainian delegation had begun its meetings in the United Arab Emirates, in a brief announcement that did not include details about the nature of the meetings, their participants or their agenda.
10 Nov 2026, 10:10 Russian sources told Sky News that the upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi will focus on the main aspects of creating a new European security system, in an indication of a negotiating track addressing European security arrangements.