U.S. to Broker Next Ukraine-russia Talks in Abu Dhabi

WHO:

CBS News World - U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said the United States would mediate another round of Ukraine-Russia talks.

CBS News World - Witkoff would also meet with European and NATO allies to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.

Fox News - The negotiations involve Ukraine and Russia, with U.S. officials serving as mediators.

Fox News - Witkoff said American negotiators would meet representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO.

POLITICO.eu - The European Commission would host a meeting with representatives from the United States, Ukraine, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, NATO, the World Bank and the EU.

POLITICO.eu - Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho confirmed the meeting. An unnamed EU official described its planned subject matter to POLITICO.

WHAT:

Fox News - The United States would mediate working-level Ukraine-Russia negotiations focused on “post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts, and next steps toward peace,” Witkoff wrote on X.

Fox News - Witkoff said the talks aimed to advance President Trump’s mission to end the war and deliver “lasting security for generations to come.”

Fox News - U.S. negotiators would discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe’s post-war security architecture and economic opportunities supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction.

POLITICO.eu - The European Commission meeting would address Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and economic future. An EU official said it would cover security guarantees, reconstruction support and other issues related to Ukraine’s future.

Fox News - Witkoff said the U.S. effort would build on diplomatic discussions in Kyiv, Oslo and St. Petersburg, seeking a “comprehensive, durable peace agreement.”

Fox News - Trump said the previous month that efforts to resolve the war were “maybe now the closest we’ve been,” and that he believed both sides wanted to end the conflict.

WHERE:

Fox News - The Ukraine-Russia negotiations would take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Fox News - U.S. negotiators would meet European and NATO representatives in Brussels.

POLITICO.eu - The European Commission meeting would take place in Brussels.

WHEN:

Fox News - The Ukraine-Russia negotiations are scheduled for “Nov. 10 and 11.”

Fox News - The Brussels meeting with representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU and NATO was described as occurring “this week.”

POLITICO.eu - The Commission meeting was scheduled for Wednesday; Pinho confirmed it Tuesday.

WHY:

Fox News - The U.S. mediation is intended to help end the war and pursue a durable peace agreement that provides long-term security.

HOW:

Fox News - The United States would mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, alongside separate discussions with European and NATO representatives about security guarantees and post-war arrangements.

POLITICO.eu - The European Commission would convene officials from Washington, Kyiv, the EU and partner countries and organizations to discuss reconstruction, economic support and security.

(UPDATED November 4, 2026 10:01 UTC)

The United States will mediate Ukraine-Russia talks, seeking a durable peace. Steve Witkoff says negotiators will discuss security guarantees and humanitarian efforts. U.S., European, and NATO officials will address Ukraine’s security and reconstruction.