Abu Dhabi

Ukraine proposes shipping and energy ceasefires, awaits Russia’s response

At the trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, Kyiv once again proposed to Moscow to halt attacks on Black Sea shipping and each other’s energy infrastructure, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Nov. 10.

10 November, 07:52 PM

Zelenskyy calls first day of Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi 'constructive and substantive'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the first day of negotiations in Abu Dhabi involving Ukrainian, American and Russian delegations was constructive and substantive. The president made the statement on social media on Nov. 10.

10 November, 07:32 PM

Ukraine and Russia agree on large-scale prisoner exchange during Abu Dhabi peace talks

A large-scale prisoner exchange was agreed upon following the first day of trilateral talks in the UAE, Interfax-Ukraine reported, citing a source close to Ukraine's negotiating team on Nov. 10.

10 November, 05:38 PM

Russian Communist leader urges prayers for UAE delegation, attack on Britain and farewell to 'Emperor Trump'

Russian Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov urged prayers for Moscow's Abu Dhabi negotiators, declared the end of Donald Trump's "emperor" era and called for attacks on Britain in a Duma speech shared by Russian outlet Agentstvo on Nov. 10.

10 November, 04:53 PM

Zelenskyy discusses trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi with Finnish President Alexander Stubb

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb amid trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, according to his Telegram post on Nov. 10.

10 November, 02:21 PM

Ukraine begins meeting with European and NATO representatives

The Ukrainian delegation has begun a meeting in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with representatives of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, NATO and the European Commission. U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are also expected to join, delegation head and Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service chief Rustem Umerov reported.

10 November, 11:07 AM

EU and NATO representatives to attend Abu Dhabi talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine

NATO and several European Union countries will be represented at talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10-11 aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine, Ukrainian delegation chief Rustem Umerov said on Nov. 9.

9 November, 05:05 PM

Rights advocates urge Melania Trump to help free Ukrainian women held by Russia ahead of new talks

Human rights advocates from the international People First campaign urged US first lady Melania Trump to help secure the release of Ukrainian women held in Russian captivity in an open letter dated Nov. 4 and published on the campaign's website.

9 November, 04:06 PM

Putin sends Medinsky, Ryabkov and military intelligence chief to Abu Dhabi

Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide Vladimir Medinsky will again lead Russia's delegation at trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi next week. The delegation will include senior General Staff officials and diplomats, including Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov for the first time, Reuters reported on Saturday, Nov. 7, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

7 November, 08:51 PM

Kremlin says Ukraine-U.S.-Russia trilateral talks will take place in Abu Dhabi in first half of November

Trilateral talks involving delegations from Ukraine, the United States and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi in early November, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, according to Russian media on Oct. 23.

23 October, 03:39 PM

Kremlin names Abu Dhabi as possible venue for trilateral talks between Russia, U.S. and Ukraine

Abu Dhabi is being considered as a possible venue for trilateral talks between representatives of Ukraine, the United States and Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, according to Russia's TASS news agency on Oct. 22.

22 October, 04:35 PM

EuroLeague launches SuperCup in Abu Dhabi with four top clubs

EuroLeague Basketball is launching a new competition, the EuroLeague SuperCup, with the inaugural tournament set for Sept. 18-19 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

24 August, 06:36 PM

Two killed in Abu Dhabi after debris from intercepted Iranian missile falls

Two people were killed in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted Iranian missile fell in the UAE capital, The Times of Israel reported, citing authorities on March 26.

26 March, 01:56 PM

Zelenskyy lists countries that could host Ukraine-U.S.-Russia negotiations

A planned trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States and Russia has not been canceled, but its location remains undecided due to security concerns, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, after Abu Dhabi was floated as a possible venue on March 2.

2 March, 05:20 PM

UAE repels third Iranian attack, missile debris falls near hotel in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the country, Khaleej Times reported on Feb. 28.

28 February, 11:00 PM

Blasts hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, flights canceled and one person killed

Explosions were reported in Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as airlines began canceling flights and regional air traffic was disrupted, authorities and carriers said on Feb. 28.

28 February, 01:27 PM

Lavrov signals no quick end to Russia’s war against Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said talks on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine are continuing but warned that a “long distance” still lies ahead, according to an interview aired on Russia’s state-aligned broadcaster NTV on Feb. 10.

10 February, 03:24 PM

U.S. wants Russia-Ukraine war to end by summer – Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States wants to end Russia’s war against Ukraine before the start of summer and is likely to pressure the sides in line with that timeline, he told journalists, according to the We-Ukraine television channel on Feb. 7.

7 February, 04:21 PM

UAE talks focus on details, avoid fundamental issues

While the repeated rounds of Ukraine–U.S.–Russia negotiations in Abu Dhabi have produced results on the minutiae of enforcing a future ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war, the delegations continue to sidestep fundamental questions of how the conflict may eventually be settled.

6 February, 10:21 PM

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia in Abu Dhabi have concluded — NSDC

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, have concluded, spokesperson for National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, Diana Davitian, told Suspilne on Feb. 5.

5 February, 02:37 PM

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