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  "id": 17989519,
  "title": "Ukraine, allies to coordinate peace efforts ahead of planned talks with Russia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/ukraine-allies-to-coordinate-peace-efforts-ahead-of-planned-talks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T16:39:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-allies-to-coordinate-peace-efforts-ahead-of-planned-talks-with-russia-us/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The European Commission is set to host talks on Ukraine in Brussels on November 4, gathering representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, NATO, and various European nations to discuss strategies for ending Russia's war. The meeting aims to align positions before upcoming trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., scheduled for Abu Dhabi. The European Commission will convene representatives from Ukraine, the U.S., France, Germany, the U.K., NATO, and the World Bank in Brussels. This gathering builds upon previous discussions in Miami and will delve into the proposed \"prosperity plan\" for Ukraine and potential security assurances. NATO has also announced that its representatives will join discussions with officials from France, Germany, the U.K., and the U.S. later in the week. The talks are anticipated to cover a technical level, as President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated. The diplomatic push in Washington seeks to reunite Ukrainian and Russian delegates for another round of peace negotiations. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that the next trilateral talks between Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington are scheduled for November 10. Originally slated for October following visits by U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine and Russia, the talks were halted when Russia declined to participate, citing Kyiv's airstrikes on September 20. The forthcoming talks come as the U.S. intensifies efforts to reignite negotiations. Russia has consistently rejected Western-backed calls for a full and unconditional ceasefire while persistently advocating for Ukraine to relinquish control of the Donbas region.",
  "summary": "The European Commission will host talks on Ukraine in Brussels on Nov. 4, bringing together representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, NATO, and several European countries.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Merz invites Zelenskyy to Berlin meeting of Coalition of the Willing on Nov 19",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/merz-invites-zelenskyy-to-berlin-meeting-of-coalition-of-the-willing",
        "published": "2026-11-03T14:25:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Merz sees no sign Russia is serious about a ceasefire as he and Zelenskyy call for Europe to help shape a peace deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/merz-sees-no-sign-russia-is-serious-about-a-ceasefire-as-he-and",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:04:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Russia must show it is serious about ceasefire at Abu Dhabi talks, Germany's Merz says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/russia-must-show-it-is-serious-about-ceasefire-at-abu-dhabi-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:46:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Ukraine and Russia are taking the war underground as drones saturate the battlefield",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/ukraine-and-russia-are-taking-the-war-underground-as-drones-saturate",
        "published": "2026-11-03T16:52:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Russia gives its drones bigger antennas to beat Ukraine's jamming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/russia-gives-its-drones-bigger-antennas-to-beat-ukraines-jamming",
        "published": "2026-11-03T16:56:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Death toll rises in Ukraine after Russia attacks aid centre, hospice and hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/death-toll-rises-in-ukraine-after-russia-attacks-aid-centre-hospice",
        "published": "2026-11-03T16:57:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Merz pledges further support for Ukraine’s air defense and energy sector ahead of winter",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/merz-pledges-further-support-for-ukraines-air-defense-and-energy",
        "published": "2026-11-03T17:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukraine proposed expanding Oleshky ceasefire, but Russia responded with massive strikes – Zelenskyy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/ukraine-proposed-expanding-oleshky-ceasefire-but-russia-responded",
        "published": "2026-11-03T18:15:00.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
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