--- title: "Before Abu Dhabi: US Gathers NATO, EU, and Ukraine to Align Post-War Security Architecture" description: "The US is gathering NATO, EU, and Ukrainian partners ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11. Jared Kushner stated the goal is to ensure lasting peace and post-war security." date: 2026-11-09T16:10:53.814Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/us-gathers-partners-before-abu-dhabi-talks tags: [jared-kushner, abudhabi-talks, ukraine-russia, nato, european-security] author: "Alexander Buran" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Before Abu Dhabi: US Gathers NATO, EU, and Ukraine to Align Post-War Security Architecture ![Jared Kushner speaking at a podium in front of US flags during a press conference](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/09/ssha-pered-peregovorami-v-abu-dabi-bezopasnost-ukrainy/ssha-pered-peregovorami-v-abu-dabi-bezopasnost-ukrainy-1.webp) ## Key Points - The US is holding a meeting with NATO, the EU, and Ukraine ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, 2026. - The Abu Dhabi talks will be the first trilateral contacts since February 2026. - Washington views Ukraine's post-war security within the framework of a broader European architecture. - European officials and Zelenskyy point out risks in the US-proposed approach. The United States is initiating a meeting of NATO partners, EU representatives, and Ukraine ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi scheduled for November 10–11, 2026. According to RBC-Ukraine, US Presidential Special Envoy Jared Kushner announced this in a post on the X social network. He stated that President Donald Trump intends to end Russia's war against Ukraine, and Washington is making "significant efforts to find a negotiated solution that will ensure a lasting peace and create conditions for a sovereign, secure, and prosperous Ukraine within a more stable European environment." ### Consultations with Partners Before Talks Begin Kushner announced a meeting with European partners to be held directly before the start of the two-day trilateral talks involving Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi. The stated goal is to continue close consultations and coordination on European security and Ukraine's post-war future. Thus, Washington is attempting to synchronize allies' positions before direct dialogue with the Russian side begins. ### First Trilateral Contacts Since February 2026 Trump's special envoy emphasized that the talks in Abu Dhabi will mark the first trilateral meetings since February 2026. He defined their task as "bringing Ukraine and Russia together to directly discuss their post-war concerns, proposals, and potential solutions." Kushner also noted that achieving a comprehensive and lasting settlement will require the direct involvement of Russia and Europe in discussing broader security treaties. ### Post-War Architecture and European Institutions As part of the preparation for the talks, Kushner outlined the priorities of the upcoming dialogue, emphasizing the post-war dimension: according to him, an important part of the work is encouraging all parties to think seriously about what comes after the war. He stressed that existing European security treaties and institutions provide an important foundation for this work, and Washington's hope is to "make substantial progress, establish a practical path forward, and help create conditions for a lasting peace." ### Diverging Assessments of Washington's Approach At the same time, the US position faces reservations in Europe. RBC-Ukraine previously reported that Washington proposes discussing Europe's future security in conjunction with ending the war in Ukraine, but European officials see risks in this approach. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in turn, stated that the new US idea for Europe's security architecture could pose risks for both the European continent and Ukraine. Thus, the parties currently hold divergent assessments regarding the format and content of post-war guarantees. ### Context: Trump's Meeting with Dmitriev and Promise of a 'Grand Bargain' Statements about a swift settlement came against the backdrop of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin's envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, on November 5. According to the US president, a grand bargain could be achieved as part of ending the war in Ukraine, affecting not only Ukraine but extending beyond it. This underlines that Washington views the Abu Dhabi talks as part of a broader European settlement. ## Accounts differ ### Assessment of the US Approach to Europe's Post-War Security Architecture - **US (Special Envoy Jared Kushner):** A negotiated solution will ensure a lasting peace and create conditions for a sovereign, secure, and prosperous Ukraine within a more stable Europe ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kushner-zaintriguvav-peregovorami-zustrichi-1794240186.html)) - **Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:** The new US idea regarding Europe's security architecture may pose risks for both the European continent and Ukraine ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kushner-zaintriguvav-peregovorami-zustrichi-1794240186.html)) - **European officials:** See risks in Washington's approach of discussing Europe's future security together with ending the war in Ukraine ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kushner-zaintriguvav-peregovorami-zustrichi-1794240186.html)) *Where they agree:* The parties are participating in consultations on Ukraine's and Europe's post-war security ahead of the Abu Dhabi talks ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Кушнер заинтриговал переговорами до встречи в Абу-Даби: кого пригласили](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/kushner-zaintriguvav-peregovorami-zustrichi-1794240186.html) - Primary source: Jared Kushner's statement about meeting partners before trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, quotes on goals and post-war security, mention of Trump's meeting with Dmitriev on November 5, and assessments by Zelenskyy/European officials. - [Переговоры по Украине в Абу-Даби](https://www.gazeta.ru/subjects/peregovory_po_ukraine_v_abu-dabi.shtml) - Confirms the fact of trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11 and the participation of the Russian presidential aide. ## FAQ ### When and where will the talks take place? Trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, 2026; ahead of them, the US is holding a meeting with NATO, EU, and Ukrainian partners. ### What is the goal of the meeting with partners? According to Jared Kushner, the goal is to continue consultations and coordination on European security and Ukraine's post-war future before direct talks begin. ### Are there disagreements regarding the US approach? Yes: Washington states it is a path to lasting peace, while European officials and Volodymyr Zelenskyy point to risks of the US-proposed security architecture for Europe and Ukraine.