Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi proceed as fighting persists in Ukraine
Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US continue in Abu Dhabi amid reported Russian drone strikes in Zaporizhzhia.
Trilateral negotiations between delegations from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington continued for a second day in Abu Dhabi, focusing on potential diplomatic solutions and large-scale prisoner exchanges that could involve thousands of detainees. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized the initial sessions as "constructive" and "substantial."
However, military actions persist alongside diplomatic efforts. Zelensky reported a Russian FPV drone strike targeting emergency rescue teams in Komyshuvakha, within the Zaporizhzhia region. The personnel were carrying out recovery operations at the location of an earlier aerial attack that resulted in 55 deaths.
Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Jornal Económico.
How outlets assessed this
- Diário de Notícias (DN) Cautious Focuses neutrally on official statements framing the Abu Dhabi trilateral talks as constructive and substantial.
- Expresso Skeptical Questions whether the negotiations represent genuine peace efforts or merely a tactic by Moscow to delay.
Sources
- Jornal Económico — Zelensky denuncia ataque russo com drone a zona on decorrem regastes em Zaporijia
- Diário de Notícias (DN) — Abu Dhabi. Zelensky fala em formato "construtivo" e "substancial", negociações prosseguem na quarta-feira
- Expresso — Milhares de prisioneiros poderão voltar a casa: o que saiu das negociações entre Rússia e Ucrânia em Abu Dhabi?
Earlier coverage
- Nov 12, 2026, 02:30 PM UTCZelensky notes constructive Abu Dhabi talks despite ongoing Russian strikes
- Nov 12, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCAbu Dhabi talks yield progress on prisoner swap as strikes continue in Ukraine
- Nov 11, 2026, 02:00 PM UTCAbu Dhabi trilateral talks continue as Ukraine reports ongoing Russian strikes
- Nov 11, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCAbu Dhabi talks explore prisoner exchanges despite continued strikes in Ukraine
- Nov 10, 2026, 08:00 PM UTCTrilateral peace talks begin in Abu Dhabi as Russian strikes continue