Russia, Ukraine and the US held two days of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, the first such meeting since February 2026.
Russian, Ukrainian and US delegations met in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, 2026, for the first US-mediated trilateral talks since February. The first session lasted nearly four hours, with a second day scheduled. Discussions covered humanitarian issues, prisoner exchanges, security guarantees and territorial questions, with no significant breakthrough reported.
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The Guardian
Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'happy' with US envoys' approach as Russia talks enter second day – Europe live
live coverage, Zelenskyy upbeat, mocks Putin 'reality' · positive
Newsmax
Russia and Ukraine Hold Nearly 4 Hours of US-Mediated Talks in Abu Dhabi - Newsmax
straight wire republish · neutral
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- Deutsche Welle+6.1 h
- CNN+8.3 h
- Le Monde+9.0 h
- NY Post+9.4 h
- AP News+9.8 h
- NPR+10.0 h
- Globe and Mail+11.0 h
- South China Morning Post+11.2 h
- Washington Times+11.2 h
- Newsmax+15.2 h
- PBS NewsHour+17.1 h
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Headlines that changed · the same article, re-listed with a new headline
NPR · 2026-11-10 14:58 UTC
U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
South China Morning Post · 2026-11-10 18:20 UTC
Russia, Ukraine hold US-backed talks, first time since February
AP News · 2026-11-10 19:59 UTC
US-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi - AP News
Bloomberg · 2026-11-11 11:23 UTC
Russia and Ukraine Resume Push for Peace Deal in US-Led Talks
The Guardian · 2026-11-11 11:55 UTC
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘happy’ with US envoys’ approach as Russia talks enter second day – Europe live
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The Guardian · 2026-11-11 12:59 UTC
Ukraine-Russia talks end with deal on prisoner swap, but Moscow remains cool on European involvement – Europe live
Bloomberg · 2026-11-11 12:59 UTC
Russia, Ukraine End Second Day of Peace Talks Inside Two Hours
Bloomberg · 2026-11-11 15:10 UTC
US Envoys to Meet Putin and Zelenskyy After Abu Dhabi Talks End
The Guardian · 2026-11-11 16:16 UTC
US envoys to meet Putin and Zelenskyy separately after peace talks see some progress - Europe Live
The Guardian · 2026-11-11 17:23 UTC
US envoys to meet Putin and Zelenskyy separately after peace talks see some progress - as it happened
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Coverage splits between diplomatic momentum without breakthroughs and entrenched red lines, NBC/BBC stress slow progress signals while Russia/Ukraine remain locked on core demands, with Al Jazeera uniquely centering civilian toll.
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“Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'happy' with US envoys' approach as Russia talks enter second day – Europe live”G The Guardian LEFT
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“Ukrainian and Russian diplomats convene for U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi”WT Washington Times RIGHT
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“Russia and Ukraine Resume Push for Peace Deal in US-Led Talks” · PBS NewsHour, Deutsche Welle, Reuters, South China Morning Post, Bloomberg, AP News, Globe and Mail, Le Monde, Al Jazeera, BBC
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NPRNPR Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi 1d ago GThe Guardian Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'happy' with US envoys' approach as Russia talks enter second day – Europe live 20h ago CNNCNN Frist round of Ukraine peace talks in 9 months begin in UAE 1d ago LEFT-CENTER1
NBCNBC News Russia and Ukraine agree to large exchange of prisoners during peace talks 14h ago CENTER4
PBSPBS NewsHour Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi - PBS 1d ago RReuters Russia and Ukraine hold US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal is possible 2d ago BLBloomberg Russia and Ukraine Resume Push for Peace Deal in US-Led Talks 20h ago APAP News Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi - AP News 1d ago RIGHT3
NMNewsmax Russia and Ukraine Hold Nearly 4 Hours of US-Mediated Talks in Abu Dhabi - Newsmax 1d ago WTWashington Times Ukrainian and Russian diplomats convene for U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi 1d ago NYPNY Post US-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi 1d ago INTERNATIONAL6
DWDeutsche Welle US, Russia and Ukraine to start second day of Abu Dhabi talks 1d ago SCSouth China Morning Post US attempts new peace push at first Russia-Ukraine talks in nine months 1d ago GMGlobe and Mail U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi 1d ago LMLe Monde Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin negotiator obsessed with incorporating Ukraine into Russia 1d ago AJAl Jazeera What do Kyiv residents think about giving up territory to Russia? 20h ago BBCBBC Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough 14h ago 9 tracked claims across 17 outlets
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US envoy Kushner said the team had 'narrowed the gaps' between the two sides.
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