The United States is finalising preparations for a new round of trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia, which are due to take place next week in Abu Dhabi. US Presidential Adviser Jared Kushner stated that Washington, together with the other parties, had drawn up substantial proposals for discussion. At the same time, the US delegation held consultations in Brussels regarding security guarantees for Ukraine and the future security architecture in Europe.
- The US has drawn up proposals for the talks with Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi.
- The trilateral meeting is scheduled for 10–11 November, the first in this format since February.
- In Brussels, the US delegation discussed security guarantees with Ukraine and NATO.
- Kushner outlined five areas for shaping a new European security system.
- Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine’s proposals had been conveyed to the US side.
The US has drawn up proposals for the talks in Abu Dhabi
Washington hopes to move on from preliminary consultations to substantive discussions on possible agreements to end the Russian-Ukrainian war.
According to Kushner, US representatives worked with both the Ukrainian and Russian sides to prepare proposals for the forthcoming meeting.
«We have been working with both sides to draw up substantive proposals that will make these discussions as meaningful and productive as possible,» said Donald Trump’s adviser.
He emphasised that the US President had identified achieving peace as one of his administration’s priorities. According to him, the American side is focusing on working out the details of a possible comprehensive and long-term agreement.
At the same time, Kushner did not disclose the content of the draft documents, nor did he say which specific provisions had already been agreed upon by the parties to the negotiations.
Security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed in Brussels
On the eve of nthis round of negotiations The American delegation held a series of meetings with representatives from Ukraine, NATO and European countries.
The key topics were security guarantees for Ukraine following the end of hostilities and the establishment of a broader system to prevent new military conflicts in Europe.
Kushner stated that Washington is working on practical solutions that should take into account the parties’ security concerns and reduce the risk of a renewed escalation.
The American adviser also outlined five key areas for the future architecture of European security: ongoing consultations, communication channels in crisis situations, greater transparency in military activities, mutual measures to reduce the risk of escalation, and long-term stability mechanisms.
At the same time, according to Kushner, the principles of the new system are intended to preserve the sovereign right of states to choose their own alliances, whilst NATO will remain the central element of collective defence.
Ukraine has submitted its proposals to the US
Preparations for the meeting in Abu Dhabi had previously been discussed by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Jared Kushner and the US President’s Special Representative Steve Witkoff.
On 4 November, they held a one-and-a-half-hour telephone conversation, during which they discussed forthcoming negotiations, security guarantees and the strengthening of Ukraine’s air defences.
Zelenskyy confirmed that Kyiv had already submitted its proposals for a possible settlement to the US side.
The Ukrainian President specifically emphasised the need for reliable post-war guarantees, which will prevent any repeat of Russian aggression.
During the conversation, they also discussed the supply of interceptors for the Patriot systems and Ukraine’s future defence cooperation with the US.
Talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia are expected to take place on 10–11 November
A new round of talks is expected to take place in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November.
The day before, US President Donald Trump held a meeting with a Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev at the White House. Following the meeting, the American leader expressed hope for a wide-ranging agreement to end the war, which would also address European security.
Despite the intensification of diplomatic contacts, the parties have not yet announced an agreed draft peace agreement, a ceasefire mechanism or a final list of security guarantees.
It has now been confirmed that preparations are under way for a trilateral meeting, consultations with European partners and an exchange of proposals, the details of which remain confidential.
