Abu Dhabi scheduled to host Ukraine-Russia-US negotiations

Negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are expected to take place on November 4 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This follows consultations involving leaders from Poland, Norway, Finland, and the United States.

Ukrainian lawmaker Alexander Merezhko has called for Ukraine and its European partners to be included in high-level summits involving Russia, the US, and China to ensure decisions do not force a Ukrainian surrender. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has also emphasized that any resolution to the conflict must include Ukraine and European participation.

In response to potential diplomatic efforts, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov criticized the European Union's stance as unconstructive, claiming the bloc has failed to appoint a negotiator despite being ready to do so. Meanwhile, Finnish President Alexander Stubb has been identified as a potential candidate to represent the EU in peace talks due to his proximity to Russia and relationship with US leadership.