The Kremlin has announced that Russia and Ukraine will hold another round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11. The discussions will be mediated by the United States as part of ongoing efforts to end the war between the two countries.
Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced details of the planned meeting. Witkoff recently held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to explore possible ways to move the peace process forward.
Following these discussions, the parties agreed to resume negotiations in November. The upcoming meeting is expected to focus on efforts to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict.
The Russian delegation will be led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to President Putin. Medinsky is expected to travel to Abu Dhabi to represent Moscow during the negotiations.
Medinsky has previously participated in several rounds of peace talks since the beginning of the conflict. He also led Russia’s delegation during earlier negotiations held in Istanbul and Geneva. However, previous discussions failed to produce a lasting agreement between the two sides.
Born in Ukraine, Medinsky is known for his strong views on Russian history and national identity. He has also co-authored school textbooks that emphasize Russia’s historical role in Ukraine. His views have attracted attention and could influence the approach taken by the Russian delegation during the upcoming negotiations.
The Abu Dhabi meeting comes at a time when international efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war continue. The involvement of the United States and the participation of senior officials from both countries have raised expectations for renewed diplomatic discussions.
However, major differences between Moscow and Kyiv remain, and it is unclear whether the latest round of talks will lead to a breakthrough. The negotiations will be closely watched by the international community, which hopes that continued dialogue could help bring an end to the conflict.