{
  "id": 19236840,
  "title": "Trump says Russia-Ukraine breakthrough possible in Abu Dhabi talks but Marco Rubio is not too optimistic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-says-russia-ukraine-breakthrough-possible-in-abu-dhabi-talks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T22:52:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/trump-says-russia-ukraine-breakthrough-possible-in-abu-dhabi-talks-but-marco-rubio-is-not-too-optimistic-101794263151175.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the eve of the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Russia, Ukraine, and the US could reach a breakthrough. These talks, resuming after a nine-month pause, aimed to address territorial issues between Russia and Ukraine. US officials stated that all parties were entering the meeting with flexibility on territorial matters. Trump claimed that a potential resolution was a possibility, emphasizing the strong inclination towards ending the conflict. The discussions would also involve stakeholders from other nations, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, NATO, and the European Union, to explore potential security guarantees and long-term stability in the region.\n\nHowever, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned against premature optimism, citing the historical challenges in achieving progress between Russia and Ukraine since the war began in 2022. \"It's been difficult to get anything productive out of that,\" Rubio stated, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to find creative solutions to end the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, anticipated that the talks would focus on prisoner exchanges and humanitarian issues, stressing the importance of a sustained diplomatic process.",
  "summary": "Trump hinted at a possible breakthrough in renewed Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi, as officials discuss territorial issues and security guarantees.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. to hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10 — their first trilateral meeting since February, with security issues expected to top the agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/russia-ukraine-and-the-u-s-to-hold-peace-talks-in-abu-dhabi-on",
        "published": "2026-11-09T21:10:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "What to expect as Russia, Ukraine and the US hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/what-to-expect-as-russia-ukraine-and-the-us-hold-trilateral-talks-in",
        "published": "2026-11-09T21:46:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Semafor",
        "title": "Russia rations fuel as Ukraine resumes strikes on refineries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/russia-rations-fuel-as-ukraine-resumes-strikes-on-refineries",
        "published": "2026-11-09T22:26:34.000Z"
      }
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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."
}