United States Russia and Ukraine hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Trilateral peace negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are set to begin on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The Guardian, DW, and Al Jazeera all reported that officials from the three countries will meet to discuss ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. DW and Al Jazeera noted that the discussions are scheduled to run across Tuesday and Wednesday. [1][2][4][12]

The talks are the first substantive peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine since February, according to The Guardian and DW. The Guardian reported that United States officials said they will seek a final end to the conflict. United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated last week that the meetings will focus on post-war security structure, while The Guardian added that the proposal includes long-term security architecture between Moscow and Europe. [1][2]

Security guarantees remain a central issue for the talks, according to DW and Al Jazeera. DW reported that Ukraine continues to demand security guarantees, which Russia views as a non-starter. Al Jazeera noted that analysts are not expecting major progress during the meetings, adding that United States President Donald Trump previously blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for delaying peace efforts. [2][4]

European delegates are also set to attend the event. Euronews reported that a joint European Union team will be present alongside representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, with Euronews and POLITICO reporting on the European delegation's attendance. [7][10]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, delegates prepared to meet after missile strikes hit Kyiv, and following prior White House meetings hosted by First Lady Melania Trump. The negotiations represent the fourth round of peace talks held in 2026, according to Al Jazeera. [4][15][16]