{
  "id": 19269261,
  "title": "What would it take to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/what-would-it-take-to-achieve-lasting-peace-in-ukraine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/11/10/what-would-it-take-to-achieve-lasting-peace-in-ukraine/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine and Russia are initiating their first direct peace talks since the war began, with both sides unable to achieve major breakthroughs on the battlefield. The five-year conflict has resulted in over 440,000 fatalities in Russia, according to leaked reports. High-level representatives from the US, Russia, Ukraine, and Europe, including former UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell and senior EU envoys, are participating in the talks in Abu Dhabi. Despite Russia's significant population advantage, with 144 million people compared to Ukraine's 33 million, no key victories have occurred since the war's start. As a result, Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified airstrikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure before winter, causing widespread damage and forcing concessions. Ukrainian forces are retaliating by targeting Russia's oil industry, which is a crucial revenue source for the Russian state. While the talks mark a step towards a potential peace process, US President Donald Trump's chief negotiator Jared Kushner remains skeptical about the likelihood of a swift resolution, emphasizing the need for a definitive end to the war by 2027. Experts caution that while the talks are a positive development, major breakthroughs, such as securing NATO Article 5-type security guarantees for Ukraine or territorial concessions for Russia, are unlikely in the near future.",
  "summary": "Russia and Ukraine are embarking on their first direct peace talks since February, with neither able to achieve a decisive breakthrough on the battlefield. US-hosted talks begin in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, involving Russian and Ukrainian officials with the war approaching its fifth year, and leaked reports suggesting Russia has a toll of more than 440,000 dead since 2022. US, Russian and Ukrainian…",
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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"
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        "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"
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Russia, Ukraine envoys to talk ceasefire monitoring, territory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/russia-ukraine-envoys-to-talk-ceasefire-monitoring-territory",
        "published": "2026-11-09T22:09:00.000Z"
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        "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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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-09T22:52:42.000Z"
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        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "New trilateral talks on Ukraine war in Abu Dhabi: What to expect?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/new-trilateral-talks-on-ukraine-war-in-abu-dhabi-what-to-expect",
        "published": "2026-11-09T23:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ukraine-peace-talks-resume-with-some-flexibility-by-warring-sides-us",
        "published": "2026-11-10T00:09:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Russia, Ukraine to meet for US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal possible",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/russia-ukraine-to-meet-for-us-backed-talks-after-trump-says-broad",
        "published": "2026-11-10T00:46:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Russia, Ukraine meet for US-backed talks in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/russia-ukraine-meet-for-us-backed-talks-in-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-11-10T01:35:34.000Z"
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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."
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