US representative Jared Kushner reported significant progress in preparing post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, but emphasised that the territorial issue remains the most difficult. According to a statement attributed to Kushner, a final agreement on security guarantees will not be concluded until an agreement on territorial issues has been reached. This position is consistent with his previous public comments; however, it has not yet been possible to independently verify this new quote dated 11 November 2026.
Kushner also, according to the reports, announced a trip to Moscow alongside US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff as early as 12 November to meet with Vladimir Putin. Earlier, the AP and Axios, citing US officials, had reported on the possibility of such a visit following talks in Abu Dhabi; however, there is as yet no confirmation of a specific date.
- Kushner reported on progress in drawing up security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Territorial disputes remain the main obstacle to a peace agreement.
- According to the statement received, the finalisation of the guarantees depends on territorial agreements.
- Kushner and Witkoff may travel to Moscow to meet Putin.
- The announced date of the visit — 12 November — is awaiting independent confirmation.
Why territories remain the main obstacle
During the talks on 10–11 November in Abu Dhabi Representatives from Ukraine, the US and Russia discussed the terms for ending the war, security guarantees and the future architecture of European security.
The Russian side continues to demand control over the whole of the Donbas, including the territories that remain under Ukrainian control. Kyiv rejects the demand to hand these territories over to Russia.
According to Reuters, on 9 November, a US official stated that, during closed-door consultations, the parties were showing a certain willingness to seek a compromise. At the same time, the final territorial agreements, according to Washington’s assessment, these are only possible once the other elements of the peace agreement, including security mechanisms, have been finalised.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy He emphasised that territorial issues must be resolved at the level of heads of state. He also insists on guarantees that will prevent any further Russian aggression.
What is known about a possible meeting between Kushner and Witkoff and Putin
Back on 9 November, the Associated Press reported that Washington was considering the possibility of a visit Kushner and Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv following the talks in Abu Dhabi.
According to US officials, the aim of such meetings is to discuss issues that the negotiating teams will not be able to resolve definitively on their own.
If the visit announced by Kushner takes place on 12 November, US officials will be able to convey the results of the talks in the UAE directly to Putin and discuss possible next steps.
As of 11 November, there is no independent confirmation of the final schedule for the meeting in Moscow. Nor has any announcement been made regarding the signing of an agreement on security guarantees or the resolution of territorial disputes.
