Ukraine Holds Talks With European Allies Ahead of Russia Meeting
MOSCOW, November 10, 2026 – A Ukrainian delegation has started consultations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of a fresh round of trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, according to Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.
In a statement shared on X, Umerov said Ukrainian officials would initially hold discussions with representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also expected to participate in the talks.
He explained that the discussions aim to bring the parties’ positions closer together and coordinate their strategies before the next phase of negotiations.
Umerov confirmed that a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the US would take place after the consultations, although he did not disclose its exact schedule or agenda.
The Ukrainian delegation includes Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, David Arakhamia, Serhii Kyslytsia and Vadym Skibitskyi.
He outlined Kyiv’s main objectives as ending the ongoing hostilities, obtaining dependable security guarantees for the post-war period, supporting Ukraine’s economic reconstruction and development, and making progress on humanitarian issues.
Umerov emphasized that the delegation is seeking meaningful progress on these priorities to bring a peaceful resolution to the conflict closer.
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