Zelensky discusses diplomacy ahead of US-Russia-Ukraine talks

Conflict · First reported 4 Nov, 22:11 · Updated 03:19

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Ukraine’s president says he spoke with US envoys before a round of diplomatic meetings, including planned trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November. Separate discussions in Brussels covered Ukraine’s wartime funding and economic recovery.

Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a 90-minute conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He said Ukraine was ready to take necessary steps in negotiations.
Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are due to meet in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November, in the first talks involving all three sides since February, according to RTÉ.
A meeting hosted by US First Lady Melania Trump is also planned at the White House, but no date was specified. Russian and Ukrainian human rights officials were reported as planning to attend, subject to logistics.
In Brussels, Ukraine and European partners met US officials to discuss recovery planning and funding for Ukraine’s war effort. Rustem Umerov said Ukraine presented estimates of its funding needs for next year.
Zelensky said Ukraine would seek an energy truce, secure grain exports and prisoner swaps in the US-led talks. The article also reports he called for more Patriot air-defense interceptors.

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Key facts

Planned trilateral talks: Abu Dhabi, 10–11 November 2026
Zelensky’s call with US envoys: 90 minutes with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
White House meeting: Planned, with no date specified in the report
Ukraine reconstruction estimate: The World Bank estimated the cost at almost $588 billion in February