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title: "Zelenskyy: Trilateral meeting of Ukraine, USA, and Russia on war settlement expected Nov 6–10 in Abu Dhabi"
description: "Zelenskyy stated that a trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the US, and Russia on ending the war is being prepared in Abu Dhabi and is expected in the November 6–10 window. Kyiv is awaiting Washington's date coordination after November 4."
date: 2026-10-28T20:47:38.444Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelenskyy-trilateral-meeting-usa-russia-abu-dhabi-nov-6-10
tags: [ukraine, peace-talks, zelensky, abu-dhabi, us-russia, trilateral-meeting]
author: "Alexander Buran"
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---

# Zelenskyy: Trilateral meeting of Ukraine, USA, and Russia on war settlement expected Nov 6–10 in Abu Dhabi

![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a briefing against the backdrop of the national flag](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/28/zelenskiy-trehstoronnaya-vstrecha-s-ssha-i-rf-abu-dabi-6-10-noyabrya/zelenskiy-trehstoronnaya-vstrecha-s-ssha-i-rf-abu-dabi-6-10-noyabrya-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Zelenskyy stated that the trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the US, and Russia is being prepared in a technical format in Abu Dhabi and is expected between November 6 and 10.
- Kyiv is waiting for the American side to agree on a specific date after November 4; Zelenskyy allows for a possible change of venue.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry previously stated that Abu Dhabi is not necessarily the negotiation venue, which diverges from the US proposal.
- The main topics according to Kyiv: return of children, humanitarian issues, and territories—with the latter proposed to be discussed at the leaders' level.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv expects the coordination of a date for a trilateral meeting involving the US and Russia, which should serve as a step toward ending the war. According to him, the meeting is being prepared in the format of technical negotiations and is planned in Abu Dhabi, with the estimated window between November 6 and 10. The statement was made during a briefing with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and was communicated by the President's Office.

### Preparation of the meeting in Abu Dhabi

Zelenskyy reported that the American side proposed preparing and holding a trilateral meeting at the technical level, naming the United Arab Emirates as the venue. "Regarding the trilateral meeting, the American side proposed preparing it. And to meet in a trilateral format at the technical level. We are waiting for proposals from the US regarding the date. As for the location, the United States proposed the Emirates," he said. Thus, Kyiv is currently essentially waiting for a specific date proposal from Washington.

### Window of November 6–10 and connection to November 4

The Ukrainian leader specified that he expects the meeting before November 10 and hopes it will take place precisely within the November 6–10 range. According to him, the date will be determined after November 4: "We hope they will be ready with all the answers after their elections, and it is clear that after November 4 we will have a date." Zelenskyy also expressed concern that escalation processes in the Middle East, which he noted are currently being widely discussed, could affect preparation progress.

### Issue of the venue: divergence in assessments

Despite the US proposal to hold the meeting in the UAE, Zelenskyy acknowledged that the location could change: "One way or another, the technical trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi will take place," although, according to him, a change of venue is possible. Meanwhile, as RBC-Ukraine reported earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Abu Dhabi is not necessarily going to be the venue for peace talks, which contradicts earlier formulations by the Russian side and the US proposal.

### Topics of negotiations: from children to territories

Zelenskyy listed the key topics Ukraine intends to bring to the negotiating table: the return of children, a wide range of humanitarian issues, and the issue of territories. According to him, territories are the most crucial issue for the Russian and American sides, and Ukraine is ready to discuss this matter, but "at the level of leaders." He also added that the US could prepare the trilateral meeting specifically at the level of heads of state if the course of technical contacts requires it.

### Context: Brussels, Oslo, and Europe's role

Commenting on the negotiation dynamics, Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine and European partners discussed how to ensure the consideration of a common position and recalled "good meetings in Oslo." He also reported that the planned meeting in Brussels was postponed by the American side and urged not to change dates too often. In his assessment, the goal is "to move this war to the end, rather than simply continuing it," which is why, according to him, one or two meetings are enough if they yield results.

## Accounts differ

### Venue of the trilateral meeting

- **USA / Zelenskyy's position:** The American side proposed holding a technical trilateral meeting in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi). ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zelenskiy-chekaemo-vid-ssha-uzgodzhennya-1793201495.html))
- **Russian Foreign Ministry:** Abu Dhabi is not necessarily going to be the venue for talks on ending the war. ([rbc.ua](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zelenskiy-chekaemo-vid-ssha-uzgodzhennya-1793201495.html))

*Where they agree:* A trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the US, and Russia in a technical format is being prepared and is expected in the first decade of November; the very fact of meeting preparation is recognized by the parties.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Зеленский: ждем от США согласования даты трехсторонней встречи после 4 ноября](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zelenskiy-chekaemo-vid-ssha-uzgodzhennya-1793201495.html) - Primary source: full statement by Zelenskyy on the preparation of the meeting in Abu Dhabi, the Nov 6–10 window, the tie to Nov 4, negotiation topics, and the postponement of Brussels.
- [США предложили ОАЭ для трехсторонней встречи с Украиной и РФ, – Зеленский](https://ukranews.com/news/1177131-ssha-predlozhili-oae-provesti-trehstoronnyuyu-vstrechu-s-ukrainoj-i-rf-zelenskij) - Confirms that the American side proposed holding a trilateral meeting at the technical level in the UAE.
- [Зеленский: США предложили Украине и РФ провести техническую трехстороннюю встречу в ОАЭ](https://www.aa.com.tr/ru/%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80/%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9-%D1%81%D1%88%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B8-%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B5-%D0%B8-%D1%80%D1%84-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%85%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%8E-%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%85%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8E%D1%8E-%D0%B2%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%87%D1%83-%D0%B2-%D0%BE%D0%B0%D1%8D/4069456) - Confirms the technical format and UAE venue; adds that after the meeting in New York, the parties agreed to consult with Brussels and Moscow and return to negotiations.
- [Зеленский: Мы ждем утверждения гарантий безопасности в Конгрессе США. И не имеем права отдавать ...](https://www.rfi.fr/ru/%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0/20251208-%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9-%D0%BC%D1%8B-%D0%B6%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC-%D1%83%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B9-%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%B7%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8-%D0%B2-%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B5-%D1%81%D1%88%D0%B0-%D0%B8-%D0%BD%D0%B5-%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B5%D0%BC-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%8C-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8) - Relates to another event (London summit, security guarantees in the US Congress); does not confirm the date and venue of the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi and is not included in the text.

## FAQ

### When is the trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the US, and Russia expected?

Zelenskyy named the November 6–10 window and specified that a concrete date will be coordinated after November 4, when, according to him, the American side will be ready with answers.

### Where will the meeting take place?

The US proposed holding the technical trilateral meeting in the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi). Zelenskyy allows for a change of location, and the Russian Foreign Ministry previously stated that Abu Dhabi is not necessarily the venue for talks.

### What topics will be discussed at the negotiations?

According to Zelenskyy, these are the return of children, humanitarian issues, and territories; he proposed discussing the latter at the leaders' level.