Trilateral talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi

The US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine began in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, aimed at exploring ways to end the war and advancing efforts toward a political settlement.

The talks form part of broader international efforts to bridge differences between Moscow and Kyiv, halt the military confrontation, and pave the way for a negotiated resolution.

The discussions mark a fresh test of diplomacy, with attention focused on whether progress can be made on the contentious issues on the negotiating table.

As negotiations got underway, Jared Kushner, an envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump who is leading the mediation alongside Steve Witkoff, said efforts were focused on reaching a negotiated solution that would establish lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Kushner said the talks were being held within a framework intended to foster a more stable security environment in Europe while creating the conditions needed to safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

The Élysée Palace announced that representatives from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and NATO were participating in the Abu Dhabi talks.

Their involvement underscores the widening diplomatic effort to steer negotiations toward an agreement that would bring the war to an end.