{
  "id": 16973770,
  "title": "Kremlin says U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks will take place in Abu Dhabi after November 4, depending on battlefield conditions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/kremlin-says-u-s-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-will-take-place-in-abu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T22:26:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Meduza (English)",
    "slug": "meduza-english",
    "url": "https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/29/kremlin-says-u-s-russia-ukraine-peace-talks-will-take-place-in-abu-dhabi-after-november-4-depending-on-battlefield-conditions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov stated that peace talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine will be held in Abu Dhabi, though no specific date has been set. The timing will be influenced by \"battlefield conditions and the broader situation.\" Ushakov also mentioned that Russia has not yet finalized its delegation for the discussions, but the core members are already in place. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously suggested the talks could occur on November 10, expressing hope that the Middle East's escalating tensions would not interfere. The United States is set to hold midterm elections on November 3, which could result in the Republican Party losing its majority in both chambers of Congress. There are reports that Donald Trump might resume heavy strikes on Iran after the elections. Meanwhile, Finnish and Norwegian leaders are engaging in discussions with Putin regarding Ukraine peace, while a source close to the Kremlin warns of an escalation of hybrid warfare with Europe. Reports indicate that U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks are being considered for resumption in November, as missile and drone strikes continue.",
  "summary": "Talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine on ending the war in Ukraine will take place in Abu Dhabi after November 4, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/next-round-of-ukraine-talks-depends-on-middle-east-other-factors-16986302",
        "published": "2026-10-29T00:46:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/next-round-of-ukraine-talks-depends-on-middle-east-other-factors",
        "published": "2026-10-29T01:16:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}