Trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States began in Abu Dhabi; They will continue on November 10 and 11. The previous round took place in Geneva on February 16-17.
Today at 9:50 Kyiv time, the Ukrainian delegation began work at a meeting with representatives of Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission, joined by Vitkoff and Kushner, after which a tripartite format will be introduced.
The day before, November 5, Zelensky discussed preparations with Vitkoff and Kushner, and in Brussels, technical groups from Ukraine, the United States and Europe, along with NATO representatives, discussed security guarantees for Kiev. On the same day, at the White House, Melania Trump convened Arkhamia, Lubintz, Dmitriev, and the Russian Ombudsman to Netratova following the results of the humanitarian mission in Olshki, after which Dmitriev met with Donald Trump, and Trump announced a "big, beautiful deal" that would affect not only Ukraine, but all of Europe. Kushner explained that the United States discussed with Ukraine, NATO and the Europeans security guarantees for Ukraine and a new security architecture for Europe, and suggested taking the Russia-NATO Council as a model. Europe responded that it is possible to talk about this with Russia only after a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The US offers security guarantees to Ukraine modeled after NATO Articles 4 and 5. What exactly the US will do will be decided by Trump, and Europe should bear the financial burden. To launch guarantees, Russia's consent is required. In addition to the guarantee, Kushner lists as a priority a cease-fire, an economic plan for the reconstruction of Ukraine and humanitarian issues, exchange of prisoners and the return of citizens. According to the NYT, a ceasefire and territories will not be on the agenda, and Lavrov said the first item will be the security of Russia, Ukraine and the region. Russia demands the entire Donetsk region, Ukraine offers to stay on the current front line, while according to a US official speaking to Reuters, both sides are showing flexibility in private talks. The day before Trump said that Ukraine "will take a slightly different form.