Russia's territorial claims will not be focus of talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending war in Ukraine – media

Trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are scheduled to begin on November 10 in Abu Dhabi. This marks the first such meeting since February, following a suspension caused by the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. According to Al Majalla English, the Russian delegation will be led by Vladimir Medinsky, while the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov suggests Moscow intends to prioritize security guarantees. At Russia's insistence, EU representatives will not be included in these discussions.

The New York Times reports that the talks will focus on security guarantees and broader European security issues, with Russia's territorial claims expected to take a back seat. Jared Kushner, a special envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that the meeting aims to consult on European security and Ukraine's postwar future.

Kushner outlined four U.S. priorities: ending the fighting, establishing reliable postwar security guarantees, developing a comprehensive economic plan for Ukraine, and taking humanitarian steps, such as the return of prisoners and civilians.

The talks follow a Russian attack on Odesa on November 9 that killed three people and hit a food warehouse used for local kindergartens and schools, according to Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper. Euromaidan Press reports that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has characterized Russia's repeated strikes on civilian supply sites in the region as an effort to squeeze Ukraine before the negotiations.

Brief written by urgent.news from Interfax-Ukraine, Al Majalla English, Euromaidan Press, New Voice of Ukraine — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.