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  "id": 19433194,
  "title": "Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi make little progress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/russia-ukraine-talks-in-abu-dhabi-make-little-progress",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T02:53:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Le Monde English",
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    "url": "https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/11/11/russia-ukraine-talks-in-abu-dhabi-make-little-progress_6777323_4.html"
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  "summary": "US-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia began on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, with negotiators aiming to reach a lasting peace to end the four-year war. The US delegation includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, while the Russian delegation features Vladimir Medinsky, Yuriy Ushakov, Admiral Igor Kostyukov, Mikhail Galuzin, and Sergei Ryabkov. Ukrainian chief negotiator Rustem Umerov stated the goal is lasting peace, while Medinsky said an end to the war is necessary for the interests of both peoples.\n\nPerspectives on the initial progress vary. Free Malaysia Today reports that President Zelensky described the talks as constructive and substantive, noting discussions on humanitarian issues and security guarantees. Kushner told delegates that the US had narrowed the gaps between the sides, though he noted tensions remained high. Conversely, Le Monde English reported that while Zelensky highlighted a constructive debate, the Russian delegation remained silent and resistant to the idea of a ceasefire.\n\nThe talks follow a period of diplomatic deadlock. While the Trump administration welcomed the occurrence of the meeting, Qatar Tribune notes that observers do not expect a breakthrough from this specific round. The proceedings involve several international participants, including security advisers from the European Commission, European Council, Germany, France, and Britain, as well as the NATO secretary general’s chief of staff.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ERR News Estonia",
        "title": "Presidential security adviser: Abu Dhabi talks unlikely to stop the war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/presidential-security-adviser-abu-dhabi-talks-unlikely-to-stop-the-war",
        "published": "2026-11-10T10:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "U.S. seeks ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war at Abu Dhabi talks — The Guardian",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/u-s-seeks-final-end-to-russia-ukraine-war-at-abu-dhabi-talks-the",
        "published": "2026-11-10T11:34:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "US-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/us-mediated-talks-on-ending-russia-ukraine-war-begin-in-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-11-10T13:29:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi adjourn until tomorrow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ukraine-us-russia-talks-in-abu-dhabi-adjourn-until-tomorrow",
        "published": "2026-11-10T13:38:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Large-scale POW exchange agreed upon in near future during Abu Dhabi talks – sources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/large-scale-pow-exchange-agreed-upon-in-near-future-during-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-11-10T13:38:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/russia-and-ukraine-hold-nearly-4-hours-of-u-s-mediated-talks-in-abu",
        "published": "2026-11-10T18:09:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Kushner, Witkoff mediate Ukraine-Russia ‘peace’ talks in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/kushner-witkoff-mediate-ukraine-russia-peace-talks-in-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-11-10T22:06:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1721: Abu Dhabi talks open with Russia still demanding the rest of Donetsk Oblast",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/russo-ukrainian-war-day-1721-abu-dhabi-talks-open-with-russia-still",
        "published": "2026-11-10T22:12:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}