--- title: "Russia says Ukraine, US talks planned for Abu Dhabi" description: "Both outlets reported that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US are planned to resume in Abu Dhabi in November, following discussions between Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff. Arab News Pakistan and 24 News HD presented the information with similar wording and emphasis, with 24 News HD adding the location as the United Arab Emirates and attributing the statement to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15418-us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-to-take-part-in-ukraine-talks site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Russia says Ukraine, US talks planned for Abu Dhabi world · updated 23 Oct 2026, 4:36 PM PKT · 20–23 Oct 2026 · 28 articles from 12 outlets over 4 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 23 Oct 2026 — Russia says Ukraine, US talks planned for Abu Dhabi (2 outlets) > Both outlets reported that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US are planned to resume in Abu Dhabi in November, following discussions between Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff. Arab News Pakistan and 24 News HD presented the information with similar wording and emphasis, with 24 News HD adding the location as the United Arab Emirates and attributing the statement to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. - **24 News HD** — [Russia says Ukraine, US talks 'planned' for Abu Dhabi](https://www.24newshd.tv/23-Oct-2026/russia-says-ukraine-us-talks-planned-abu-dhabi) · 23 Oct 2026, 4:36 PM PKT > Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are planned to resume in November in the United Arab Emirates, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Russia says Ukraine, US talks ‘planned’ for Abu Dhabi](https://www.arabnews.pk/world/russia-says-ukraine-us-talks-planned-for-abu-dhabi-3005043) · 23 Oct 2026, 3:39 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US are ‘planned’ to resume in Abu Dhabi in November, following recent discussions between Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff. ### 22 Oct 2026 — Putin agrees to resume peace talks with Ukraine and US (5 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Putin agreed to resume US-mediated or trilateral peace talks with Ukraine, potentially in November, following a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff. The News International stood out by framing the story around the "5 key takeaways" from the meeting, while others focused on the agreement itself and the involvement of the US. Some outlets, like Minute Mirror and Business Recorder, specified the date of potential talks, while the Daily Times emphasized Russia’s “willingness” to negotiate without explicitly mentioning the US as a mediator. - **Minute Mirror** — [Putin open to resuming Ukraine peace talks after meeting with Trump envoy](https://minutemirror.com.pk/putin-open-to-resuming-ukraine-peace-talks-after-meeting-with-trump-envoy-649290/) · 22 Oct 2026, 6:06 PM PKT > Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States, potentially around November 10, after meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. - **The News International** — [Putin-Witkoff meeting: 5 key takeaways on Ukraine peace talks](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1420855-putin-witkoff-meeting-5-key-takeaways-on-ukraine-peace-talks) · 22 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Russian president Vladimir Putin met with the Trump administration’ special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday aimed at resolving the years-long Ukraine war.Prior to meeting Putin, Witkoff met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo and held constructive talks on potential peace... - **Daily Times** — [Russia signals willingness to resume peace talks with US and Ukraine](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1570422/russia-signals-willingness-to-resume-peace-talks-with-us-and-ukraine/) · 22 Oct 2026, 9:47 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Russia signaled willingness to resume direct peace negotiations with United States (US) and Ukraine to end hostilities. Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov made the statement following talks between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. Officials indicated that a new round of trilateral negotiations could take place around November 10 in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, […] - **Business Recorder** — [Putin agrees to resume 3-way peace talks with Ukraine and US](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445413/putin-agrees-to-resume-3-way-peace-talks-with-ukraine-and-us) · 22 Oct 2026, 8:19 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ST PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine as soon as next month, ​the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Washington’s latest push to stop Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War Two. The negotiations in a grand imperial palace in ‌St Petersburg, the ninth time that Witkoff has met Putin in pers... - **Dunya News** — [Putin agrees to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine next month](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/978986-putin-agrees-to-resume-usmediated-peace-talks-with-ukraine-next-month) · 22 Oct 2026, 6:21 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Putin agrees to resume US-mediated Ukraine peace talks in November as Trump intensifies pressure for a deal amid ongoing diplomatic tensions. ### 21 Oct 2026 — US envoy meets Zelenskyy in Norway, to later meet Putin in Russia (11 outlets) > Most outlets led with the US envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Norway and his subsequent planned meeting with Russian President Putin. Several also noted that US Senator Marco Rubio described the Zelenskyy talks as “positive” or “constructive,” while one excerpt from ARY News (English) mentioned that the envoy was from Donald Trump’s administration and that the trip aimed to resolve tensions between Kyiv and Washington. Other framing differences were minimal, with most coverage focusing on the diplomatic sequence and the characterization of the initial talks. - **The News International** — [Russia ready for new Ukraine peace talks in November after Putin-Witkoff meeting](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1420800-russia-ready-for-new-ukraine-peace-talks-in-november-after-putin-witkoff-meeting) · 21 Oct 2026, 9:42 PM PKT > Russia was prepared to restart trilateral negotiations after 10 November, potentially in Abu DhabiRussia has signalled its willingness to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine and the United States in November following a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Trump envoy asks Putin to resume three-way Ukraine peace talks](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330477436/trump-envoy-asks-putin-to-resume-three-way-ukraine-peace-talks) · 21 Oct 2026, 8:04 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to consider resuming US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine and to review new ideas on ending ​the war amid Washington’s latest push to stop Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War Two. The talks in a grand imperial palace in St. Petersburg, the ninth time that Witkoff ‌has met Putin in person, began with a goo... - **24 News HD** — [Putin, Witkoff meet in Russia for Ukraine war talks](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Oct-2026/putin-witkoff-meet-russia-ukraine-war-talks) · 21 Oct 2026, 6:13 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Russia's Vladimir Putin began talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff on ending the Ukraine war in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, with the American official saying he had brought "ideas" for a possible peace deal. - **Business Recorder** — [US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin, Trump presses Kyiv to settle](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445266/us-envoy-witkoff-to-meet-putin-trump-presses-kyiv-to-settle) · 21 Oct 2026, 2:40 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > OSLO/KYIV/WASHINGTON: US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday after what a US official called “constructive” talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Norway, as President Donald Trump ​said it was time for Ukraine to end the war. The US official said Ukraine brought forward new ideas and proposals to the Oslo talks, which also involved the lea... - **Minute Mirror** — [Trump envoy heads to Russia for Putin talks on Ukraine war](https://minutemirror.com.pk/trump-envoy-heads-to-russia-for-putin-talks-on-ukraine-war-648508/) · 21 Oct 2026, 2:05 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Washington seeks progress towards - **Dunya News** — [US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin, Trump presses Kyiv to settle](https://dunyanews.tv/en/World/978859-us-envoy-witkoff-to-meet-putin-trump-presses-kyiv-to-settle) · 21 Oct 2026, 1:46 PM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > US envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Putin after constructive talks with Zelenskiy in Norway, as Trump urges Ukraine to end the war amid tensions over military aid and Russian attacks. - **Dawn** — [US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelensky](https://www.dawn.com/news/2038756/us-envoy-to-meet-putin-after-positive-talks-with-zelensky) · 21 Oct 2026, 1:40 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Washington’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin following what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as “positive” talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. The trip by President Donald Trump’s special envoy is part of efforts to draw a line under a bitter feud between him and Zelensky over the war with R... - **ARY News (English)** — [US envoy to meet Russia’s president after ‘productive’ talks with Zelensky](https://arynews.tv/us-envoy-meet-russias-president-after-talks-with-zelensky) · 21 Oct 2026, 10:22 AM PKT · 60% identical wording to the newest filing > The trip by Donald Trump's special envoy is part of efforts to draw a line under a bitter feud between Kyiv's leader and the US... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Rubio says talks with Ukraine ‘positive’ as Witkoff arrives in Russia](https://www.arabnews.pk/world/rubio-says-talks-with-ukraine-positive-as-witkoff-arrives-in-russia-3004796) · 21 Oct 2026, 9:56 AM PKT · 61% identical wording to the newest filing > Marco Rubio characterized discussions between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Ukraine’s President Zelensky as positive. Witkoff is now set to continue negotiations in Russia. - **The Express Tribune** — [Rubio says Witkoff-Zelenskiy meeting 'positive', ideas to be discussed with Russia](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2636080/rubio-says-witkoff-zelenskiy-meeting-positive-ideas-to-be-discussed-with-russia) · 21 Oct 2026, 7:12 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > US special envoy arrives in St Petersburg to meet Putin as Ukraine seeks to repair ties with Washington - **Geo News** — [Witkoff to meet Putin after Ukraine, US hold talks in Norway](https://www.geo.tv/latest/687552-witkoff-to-meet-putin-after-ukraine-us-hold-talks-in-norway) · 21 Oct 2026, 3:18 AM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing > Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hugs US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff next to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Oslo, Norway, October 20, 2026. — ReutersUS says talks with Zelenskiy and Europe leaders made meaningful... ### 20 Oct 2026 — US envoys to join Ukraine talks in Oslo with Zelensky (5 outlets) > Most outlets focused on the participation of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Norway-based Ukraine talks, noting their involvement alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders. The News International added context about Zelensky’s meeting with Witkoff following recent political developments involving former US President Trump and the Kremlin’s interest in a peace deal, while other outlets omitted this framing and concentrated solely on the diplomatic engagement in Oslo. - **The News International** — [Zelenskiy meets Witkoff after Trump defends Russia; Kremlin eyes peace deal](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1420647-zelenskiy-meets-witkoff-after-trump-defends-russia-kremlin-eyes-peace-deal) · 20 Oct 2026, 7:53 PM PKT > Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has joined high-stakes diplomatic talks in Norway alongside European leaders and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. The crucial summit aims to shape a coordinated peace proposal to present to Russia, even as diplomatic friction intensifies between... - **Business Recorder** — [Kremlin hopes Witkoff can brief Putin soon on latest Ukrainian/European thinking on peace deal](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445116/kremlin-hopes-witkoff-can-brief-putin-soon-on-latest-ukrainianeuropean-thinking-on-peace-deal) · 20 Oct 2026, 3:56 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it hoped a meeting in Russia between President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff could be organised in the near future to discuss the Ukraine peace process and a range of “very important issues.” Witkoff is expected to hold talks in Oslo on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and representatives from the E4 – made up of B... - **ARY News (English)** — [US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to take part in Ukraine talks in Oslo: Norway](https://arynews.tv/us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-take-part-ukraine-talks-oslo-norway) · 20 Oct 2026, 2:27 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will take part in talks in Oslo Tuesday with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [US envoys Witkoff, Kushner to take part in Ukraine talks in Oslo: Norway](https://www.arabnews.pk/world/us-envoys-witkoff-kushner-to-take-part-in-ukraine-talks-in-oslo-norway-3004685) · 20 Oct 2026, 12:26 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will participate in Ukraine talks in Oslo, joining President Zelensky and leaders from Norway and Finland, as confirmed by the Norwegian government. - **24 News HD** — [US envoy heading to Europe for Ukraine, Russia talks](https://www.24newshd.tv/20-Oct-2026/us-envoy-heading-europe-ukraine-russia-talks) · 20 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > US envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Europe to meet with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia this week, news outlet Axios reported late Monday. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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