Trump envoys schedule meetings with European representatives ahead of Abu Dhabi talks

US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will hold a meeting with European representatives prior to the start of the Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi.

Source: European Pravda, citing Kushner's post on X (Twitter)

Details: Kushner stated that US President Donald Trump is "determined to bring an end to this horrible war, which has caused enormous loss of life, destruction, and suffering".

The special envoy noted that before beginning the two days of trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, he and Witkoff will meet with "partners from Ukraine, the EU, NATO, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Italy to continue the close consultation and coordination we have undertaken […]".

Quote: "These will be the first trilateral talks since February. Building on our separate consultations with both sides, our objective is to bring Ukraine and Russia together to discuss directly their postwar security concerns, proposals, and potential solutions. We hope these discussions will identify areas of common ground, advance practical solutions, and build momentum toward the next phase of negotiations."

Details: Kushner noted that the work has focused on four interconnected priorities:

• ending the fighting
• developing credible postwar security guarantees and arrangements that reduce the risk of renewed conflict
• preparing a comprehensive economic and prosperity plan for Ukraine
• advancing humanitarian measures to "alleviate suffering and address the human consequences of this war".

Quote: "Together with Ukraine, the EU, and other European partners, we are working to address Ukraine's substantial postwar fiscal and reconstruction needs, support critical infrastructure, attract private investment, and create the conditions for long-term economic growth and self-sufficiency."

Background:

• Earlier that day, Rustem Umierov, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service and leader of the Ukrainian negotiating team, reported that the Ukrainian delegation had departed for the planned meetings in Abu Dhabi.
• The peace talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia, which are scheduled for 10-11 November in Abu Dhabi, will be attended by European Commission, European Council, German, French and British representatives at security adviser level, as well as the NATO secretary general's chief of staff.
• On 9 November, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported having a "good call" with Zelenskyy, during which they discussed security in the Black Sea and the upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi.

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