November 11, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the first day of the trilateral peace talks among Russia, the United States and Ukraine was "constructive," though no further details of the discussions have been made public.

Meanwhile, Europe is seeking a role in the negotiations as the talks get underway in Abu Dhabi. However, an expert says the talks are unlikely to yield substantial progress, given the wide gaps between the parties' positions and priorities.

Leadership reactions to the progress of the meeting

Following the first day of trilateral meetings, the leaders of Ukraine and the US special envoys have both called the talks "constructive," while Russian officials remain cautious about giving an assessment of the progress. 

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