Zelensky: Ukraine hopes to hold trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi by Nov 10

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky anticipates trilateral peace discussions between his nation, Russia, and the United States in mid-November at the Abu Dhabi venue. However, no specific date has been officially set as Washington has yet to confirm the schedule. Zelensky expressed his hope that these talks would commence by Nov.

6 and conclude by Nov. 10 during a press conference in The Hague alongside Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. He believes the American side will provide all necessary answers following the upcoming U.S. midterms, with the confirmation likely to occur around Nov. 4, a day after the elections. Russian officials have also not disclosed a timeline for the talks.

The planned meeting follows a renewed effort by the U.S. to revive negotiations that had previously stalled, as Russia continues to insist on Kyiv ceding the strategically important Donbas region, and Western-backed ceasefires proposals have been rejected. Zelensky does not expect a major breakthrough in Abu Dhabi, but hopes the talks will facilitate regular negotiations.

The talks may include one or two rounds of technical discussions focusing on potential energy and maritime ceasefires, prisoner exchanges, the return of abducted Ukrainian children, and territorial issues. In Zelensky's view, such matters can only be resolved at the leader level.