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Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, expressed "restrained optimism" about an eventual meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian, Russian, and American delegations will meet in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11 to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and establishing a durable peace agreement. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed that Europe would be represented at the talks, despite earlier objections from the Kremlin. The discussions aim to address security guarantees for Ukraine, territorial disputes, and a broader European security framework, with Jared Kushner, President Trump’s special envoy, setting four priorities ahead of the meetings. However, experts caution that major breakthroughs are unlikely.
The Trump administration is optimistic that its trilateral talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials set for Tuesday and Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates could result in legitimate progress that allows them to continue the talks on the way to a lasting peace.