{
  "id": 19151216,
  "title": "Zelensky says ‘coordinated positions’ with EU chief ahead of Abu Dhabi talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/zelensky-says-coordinated-positions-with-eu-chief-ahead-of-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T11:31:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/11/09/zelensky-says-coordinated-positions-with-eu-chief-ahead-of-abu-dhabi-talks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has communicated with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen to align their positions ahead of upcoming US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi. The trilateral format, involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, is under scrutiny as European powers aim to ensure any settlement in the Russian war on Ukraine is equitable and does not result in Washington providing Moscow new security guarantees over Europe's head. Zelensky stated that efforts are underway to make the trilateral format yield results, emphasizing coordination with the EU. The European Commission confirmed the EU's participation alongside partners for the Abu Dhabi talks, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. An EU official disclosed that national security officials from the EU, NATO, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom would be present, though the specific involvement remains uncertain. The Kremlin maintains that the talks will continue in the Ukraine-Russia-US format, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noting separate channels of communication between the Ukrainians and Europeans, as well as the Americans and Europeans. US President Donald Trump and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, have raised concerns about a potential US pivot towards Russia, predicting a significant deal involving Ukraine and all of Europe. Kushner recently discussed Washington's work on a broader European security architecture during a video link meeting with European, Ukrainian, and NATO officials in Brussels.",
  "summary": "European powers are pushing for a fair Ukraine settlement and opposing any US security guarantees to Russia made without their involvement.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Europe searches for a seat at the table in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/europe-searches-for-a-seat-at-the-table-in-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-11-09T07:23:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Europe's attendance at Abu Dhabi peace talks, clarified",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/europes-attendance-at-abu-dhabi-peace-talks-clarified",
        "published": "2026-11-09T09:00:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Merz’s adviser to represent Germany at Abu Dhabi talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/merzs-adviser-to-represent-germany-at-abu-dhabi-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-09T10:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ERR News Estonia",
        "title": "Estonian foreign minister on Abu Dhabi talks: Best possible outcome would be a ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/estonian-foreign-minister-on-abu-dhabi-talks-best-possible-outcome",
        "published": "2026-11-09T11:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "NATO's van Leeuwen to attend Abu Dhabi talks – sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/natos-van-leeuwen-to-attend-abu-dhabi-talks-sources",
        "published": "2026-11-09T12:55:11.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}