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US envoys meet Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine peace talks expand to include Europe

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Posted Nov 13, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-11-13-1330
US envoys meet Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine peace talks expand to include Europe
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U.S. envoys met with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Abu Dhabi talks, agreeing to include European representatives in the next round of Ukraine peace negotiations.

U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held separate meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ireland following two days of trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi. While the Abu Dhabi talks concluded without an immediate breakthrough, negotiations focused on post-war European security structures to lower tensions between Russia and NATO.

Following the bilateral sessions, President Zelenskyy and U.S. envoys confirmed that European representatives will directly join the next round of peace negotiations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the preliminary talks as "very productive," though he noted substantial work remains. Negotiators emphasized that European participation is vital to reaching a lasting continental security agreement.

Sources: BBC News, France24, Politico Europe (Defense), Sweden Herald, The Guardian.

How outlets assessed this

  • Nov 11, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC
    • The Guardian Supportive Highlighted positive assessment from U.S. officials calling the talks "very productive" and noting plans to expand diplomatic involvement.
    • BBC News Skeptical Emphasized the lack of immediate breakthroughs to end the five-year conflict despite minor openings identified by U.S. mediators.

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