{
  "id": 19317073,
  "title": "Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks for nine months, gaps have narrowed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/russia-and-ukraine-hold-first-peace-talks-for-nine-months-gaps-have",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T10:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/11/1574842/russia-and-ukraine-hold-first-peace-talks-nine-months-gaps-have"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi saw the first peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in nine months, following a US-brokered effort. US envoy Jared Kushner indicated that recent contacts had narrowed the gaps between the two sides, and that President Donald Trump was committed to achieving peace. However, despite optimism, Moscow and Kyiv remain far apart on terms for a possible settlement. Ukraine's chief delegate emphasized the need for security guarantees and lasting peace, while Russian delegates hoped for progress in the interest of both nations. The American push for a deal has galvanized European officials to seek a place at the table to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two. Russia expressed reluctance to include Europeans in the meeting. With over a fifth of Ukraine under Russian control, both sides have significant demands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted his country's improved negotiating position due to recent battlefield gains, though Moscow disputes this. A US official suggested a possible compromise where both parties would cede some territory, contingent on security guarantees for Ukraine.",
  "summary": "ABU DHABI: Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for their first US-brokered talks since February, after President Donald Trump suggested last week that a broad deal was possible on ending the war in Ukraine and guaranteeing security in Europe.",
  "key_points": [
    "First peace talks between Russia and Ukraine held in Abu Dhabi after nine-month hiatus",
    "US-brokered effort aims to narrow gaps, with Trump committed to peace",
    "Ukraine seeks security guarantees, Russia hopes for progress benefiting both nations"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The renewed American push for diplomacy forces European powers to seek involvement in a peace process that remains stalled by deep territorial disagreements and conflicting security demands.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Zelensky says Russia is ‘trying to divide Ukraine along the Dnipro River’ with strikes on bridges and the power grid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/zelensky-says-russia-is-trying-to-divide-ukraine-along-the-dnipro",
        "published": "2026-11-10T07:21:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Russia and Ukraine security-focused talks start in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/russia-and-ukraine-security-focused-talks-start-in-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-11-10T08:39:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukraine, USA, and Russia moving to trilateral negotiation format - Umerov",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ukraine-usa-and-russia-moving-to-trilateral-negotiation-format-umerov",
        "published": "2026-11-10T08:55:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Russia, Ukraine and US meet for Abu Dhabi talks as Trump says war can 'end soon'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/russia-ukraine-and-us-meet-for-abu-dhabi-talks-as-trump-says-war-can",
        "published": "2026-11-10T09:21:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Europe and Russia at odds over participation in Abu Dhabi peace talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/europe-and-russia-at-odds-over-participation-in-abu-dhabi-peace-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-10T09:58:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}