{
  "id": 19318408,
  "title": "USA and Ukraine intend to shift toward ‘multilateral discussions involving European partners’ – Witkoff",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/usa-and-ukraine-intend-to-shift-toward-multilateral-discussions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T10:22:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1233974.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ahead of a trilateral meeting with Russia, U.S. Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff announced that the United States, Ukraine, and their European partners aim to transition toward multilateral discussions involving European partners. Speaking on X Tuesday, Witkoff emphasized the shared objective of achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace through these expanded talks.\n\nPrior to the trilateral negotiations with Russia, representatives from the United States, Ukraine, and European partners convened for discussions focused on establishing a practical and mutually reinforcing security framework. The objective was to bolster Ukraine's long-term security and foster the trust necessary for a negotiated settlement. Witkoff highlighted that these talks were characterized by cooperation, underscoring the shared goals of all parties involved.\n\nWitkoff stressed that any future arrangements must uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independent decision-making while providing credible security guarantees. The participants agreed on the overarching goal of developing a robust and complementary security system to enhance Ukraine's long-term security and cultivate the trust essential for a negotiated settlement.\n\nMoreover, the discussions addressed the development of existing European security institutions and agreements following the conclusion of the war in Ukraine. Participants recognized the importance of addressing post-war security concerns and mitigating the risk of future conflicts. They emphasized the need for strong mechanisms to manage risk and prevent dangerous escalations. Witkoff reiterated the commitment to a robust post-war European security architecture, affirming that a strong NATO remains central to Euro-Atlantic collective defense.",
  "summary": "A Ukrainian delegation has begun a meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with representatives from the European Commission, NATO, and the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy, according to Rustem Umerov, the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service. U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also expected to join the talks.\n\nInterfax-Ukraine reports that the United States, Ukraine, and their European partners have signaled an intention to move toward multilateral discussions involving European partners ahead of a trilateral meeting with Russia. Al-Monitor reports that the ongoing discussions in Abu Dhabi will focus on developing mechanisms to strengthen and prevent threats.\n\nA source in the Russian delegation told Al-Monitor that Russia believes the primary focus of US-brokered peace talks regarding Ukraine should be reaching an agreement on the main elements of a post-war security framework for Europe, an idea that many European politicians oppose.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukraine begins meeting with European and NATO representatives",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ukraine-begins-meeting-with-european-and-nato-representatives",
        "published": "2026-11-10T09:07:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}