Russia–Ukraine peace talks conclude in Abu Dhabi with prisoner exchange agreement but no breakthrough on territory
The trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, held in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, have ended. The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a prisoner exchange, and that the central topic of the talks was the European security system, on which the sides “found mutual understanding in some areas, but not in others.” As…
Russia and Ukraine concluded peace talks in Abu Dhabi on November 11, 2023, with a prisoner exchange agreement but no breakthrough on territorial issues. U.S. envoy Jared Kushner, U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky participated in the trilateral talks. Medinsky confirmed the prisoner exchange, while emphasizing that no progress was made on other topics, particularly the division of territory.
Both sides expressed optimism about security guarantees for Ukraine, with the European security system emerging as a central point of discussion. The Russian delegation did not engage with European officials during the talks, stating they did not understand their purpose.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Russia and Ukraine agree to large exchange of prisoners of war, officials at Abu Dhabi talks say koreatimes.co.kr
- Russian negotiator reports some progress after Ukraine talks, sees no EU role in process for now al-monitor.com
- Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials say npr.org
