Russia-Ukraine Talks Set To Resume
U.S.-brokered talks are set to restart, with security guarantees on the agenda as strikes continue.
November 9, 2026 · Updated Nov 9, 8:21pm ET
PBS NewsHourRussia-Ukraine peace talks led by U.S. will look at security guarantees for both sides
AxiosWhite House cautiously upbeat about Russia-Ukraine peace talks this week
The Center SquareU.S. ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
CNNUkraine peace talks to restart after 9 months. What makes them different this time?
ABC NewsA day before US-brokered talks, Russia and Ukraine batter each other with strikes
Washington TimesU.S. seeking Ukraine security guarantee modeled after NATO’s Article 5
Boston GlobeUkraine peace talks are restarting after 9 months. Here’s what to expect.
BBC NewsUkraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi after months-long pause
Washington ExaminerEurope wary of Trump's talk of security agreement with Russia
New York PostEnvoy Jared Kushner says Trump ‘determined’ to end Ukraine war, as prez tells ‘60 Minutes’ country will be ‘different shape’
Epoch TimesUS Mediates High-Stakes Ukraine–Russia Summit in Abu Dhabi: What to Know
ZeroHedgeTrump Concedes Post-War Ukraine Will Have A 'Different Shape' Ahead Of Trilateral Talks
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What happened
- U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are due to resume peace talks Tuesday in Abu Dhabi for two days, their first such meeting since February.
- U.S. officials said they are seeking NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine to help prevent another Russian invasion.
- Fighting continued ahead of the talks, with Russia striking Ukraine’s power grid and Ukrainian forces hitting a major Russian oil refinery, officials said Monday.
- U.S. officials described themselves as cautiously optimistic, but the sides remain far apart, particularly over territory Ukraine would be asked to give up.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff
Steve WitkoffAmerican businessman and diplomat (born 1957) and Jared Kushner
Jared KushnerAmerican businessman and real estate investor (born 1981) may visit Moscow and Kyiv after the talks, while agreement on territory and future security remains unresolved.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed the talks as a renewed peace effort facing major obstacles. CNN highlighted U.S. concessions to Moscow and European doubts about Russia’s intentions. PBS NewsHour emphasized the sides’ “sharply divergent demands” and continued attacks despite the diplomatic push.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets emphasized the administration’s peace push and proposed security guarantees, while also reporting European doubts. The Washington Times highlighted protections modeled on NATO’s Article 5; The Center Square stressed officials’ “cautiously optimistic” outlook. The Washington Examiner focused on European unease about Trump’s broader security plan.
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