Travel & Experiences · 9 Proficient · November 10, 2026

Ukraine Peace Talks Resume Amid Territorial Disputes

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Vocabulary

trilateral talks traɪˈlætərəl tɔːks noun phrase

negotiations or discussions involving three parties or countries

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States began in Abu Dhabi to address pathways toward ending the war.

demonstrated ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪd verb

showed or proved something clearly by evidence or example

Both Moscow and Kyiv have demonstrated some private flexibility regarding the future control of eastern Ukrainian territories.

territorial disputes ˌtɛrəˈtɔːriəl dɪˈspjuːts noun phrase

disagreements or conflicts between countries or groups over control of land or regions

US officials emphasized that resolving territorial disputes depends on establishing a post-war security framework.

Article

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States began in Abu Dhabi to address pathways toward ending Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Although officials acknowledged that expectations for an immediate breakthrough remain modest, US representatives indicated that both Moscow and Kyiv have demonstrated some private flexibility regarding the future control of eastern Ukrainian territories. The discussions mark the first high-level trilateral meeting since February and involve senior US delegations including peace envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump associate Jared Kushner.

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