After several months of quiet, diplomacy surrounding the end of the war in Ukraine is gaining momentum again. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced new trilateral negotiations involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia. This was reported by the German outlet tagesschau.
When and where the delegations will meet
According to Witkoff, representatives of the three countries will meet in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday of next week, i.e., November 10. The talks are expected to last two days. The US envoy listed key topics: post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian steps, and the path forward to peace.
This is the first meeting in this format since February. After the US launched a war against Iran, Washington has effectively paused its diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine.
Separate meeting with Europeans in Brussels
Before Abu Dhabi, already this week, US representatives are scheduled to meet in Brussels with officials from Germany, France, the UK, NATO, and the EU. Discussions will cover security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe's future security architecture post-war, and the country's reconstruction.
Kyiv insists that Europeans be involved in the main negotiations. Last week in The Hague, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he "hopes" to find a way to achieve this.
Attacks continue, concerns grow
Despite diplomatic signals, Russia has not stopped attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, in Kyiv and among European allies, growing concern is directed at the fact that US President Donald Trump appears to be gradually moving closer to Moscow.
What this means for Ukrainians in Germany
The coming weeks could be crucial for Ukrainians living in Germany. Berlin's participation in the Brussels consultations means that Germany will directly influence discussions on security guarantees and reconstruction. The outcome of the talks will also determine further decisions by European governments regarding support for Ukraine and refugee protection. However, the positions of the parties are still far apart, so a quick breakthrough should not be expected.
Based on materials from tagesschau.de (03.11.2026).