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Russia and US exclude Europe from Abu Dhabi talks, Valdai expert says
Formal talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Abu Dhabi, the first since February. A Valdai Club expert said neither Russia nor the United States expects European participation. Focus remains on the stances of Washington and Moscow.
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First item: 10 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 12:27
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InternazionaleThe United States, with Trump’s acquiescence to Putin, are tilting the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi.
TASSAccording to Valdai Club research director Fyodor Lukyanov, Russia does not anticipate European presence at the talks.
TagesschauThe Russian delegation shows little interest in meeting Europeans, even as the US mediates the Abu Dhabi talks.
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10 November 2026
- Neither Russia nor US needs Europeans at Abu Dhabi talks now — Valdai expertTASS
- The United States calls for negotiations between Russians and UkrainiansInternazionaleOriginal headline: Gli Stati Uniti sbilanciano le trattative tra russi e ucraini
11 November 2026
- Ukraine negotiations: Russia does not plan to meet EuropeansTagesschauOriginal headline: Ukraine-Verhandlungen: Russland plant kein Treffen mit Europäern