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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘happy’ with US envoys’ approach as Russia talks enter second day – Europe live

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘happy’ with US envoys’ approach as Russia talks enter second day – Europe live

Summary

Ukraine and Russia began a second day of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, hosted by the United Arab Emirates and mediated by U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the first day constructive and said he welcomed changes in the U.S. envoys’ approach, while disputing Russia’s account of its battlefield position.

Key Facts

  • The second day of talks between U.S., Russian and Ukrainian delegations began in Abu Dhabi on November 11, 2026.
  • U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are mediating the negotiations.
  • Zelenskyy described the first day of talks as constructive and substantive.
  • Zelenskyy said Russia claimed it had occupied half of Ukraine’s Donbas region and rejected that claim.
  • Zelenskyy said the U.S. side confirmed Ukraine’s assessment of the battlefield situation.
  • Kushner said the U.S. had narrowed gaps between the sides but gave no details.
  • Zelenskyy was expected to address the Danish parliament later that morning.
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