Russia Sends Senior Delegation to Abu Dhabi for Trilateral Peace Talks

Conflict26 sourcesNov 8, 2026

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The Story

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian team.

The delegation includes Deputy Foreign Ministers Sergei Ryabkov and Mikhail Galuzin, military intelligence chief Igor Kostyukov, and senior General Staff officer Yury Zhigarlovsky. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's delegation will be led by Rustem Umierov, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, alongside Kyrylo Budanov and Davyd Arakhamiia. This diplomatic preparation coincides with a wave of overnight missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces launched 36 missiles, targeting energy infrastructure across 12 regions and utilizing North Korean KN-23 ballistic missiles. Strikes in Kyiv hit the Pivnichnyi Bridge and damaged residential buildings, a kindergarten, and private houses in the Shevchenkivskyi and Solomianskyi districts. Attacks also struck industrial enterprises in Kremenchuk. Local authorities confirmed that at least nine people were wounded across the country, with power blackouts and water supply disruptions reported in the capital. The upcoming Abu Dhabi meeting marks the first round of U.S.-mediated trilateral negotiations between Ukraine and Russia since February.

What they agree on

Trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11.
The Russian delegation will be led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and includes senior diplomats and military officials.
Ukraine's delegation will be led by Rustem Umierov, Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service.
Missile and drone attacks struck critical energy infrastructure and residential areas across multiple Ukrainian regions ahead of the talks, wounding at least nine people.

Where they split

Kyiv Post and The Kyiv Independent emphasize details regarding the specific composition of the Russian delegation and its inclusion of first-time participants like Sergei Ryabkov.
Russian state-aligned outlets such as RT emphasize Ministry of Defense accounts of targeting military-related industrial, energy, and transport infrastructure.
Ukrainian sources like President Zelenskyy and Ukrinform provide specific local casualty and damage counts for Kyiv and Kremenchuk, including missile interception figures and the use of North Korean weapons.

The Spread

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The coverage 26 sources

Center-LeftCBS NewsZelenskyy says Russia is stepping up attacks ahead of U.S. talks (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftThe Boston GlobeMissiles target Kyiv, wound 5 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftThe Express TribuneRussian diplomats and military officials to join talks with US and Ukraine, Kremlin says (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftThe Kathmandu PostRussia says it hit targets in and around Kyiv in massive overnight strike (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftThe Moscow TimesRussian Diplomats and Military Officials to Join Talks with U.S. and Ukraine, Kremlin Says (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftTheJournal.ieKyiv hit by missiles as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the US (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftUkrainska Pravda (English)Six people injured in Russian attack on Kyiv, including teenager – photos (opens the publisher’s site)
Centerbne IntelliNewsMissile War Monitor: Russian strike closes Kyiv's North Bridge, cuts water pressure in the capital (opens the publisher’s site)
CenterCNBCRussia pounds power facilities around Kyiv, damages major bridge (opens the publisher’s site)
CenterCTV NewsMissile attacks wound 9 as Ukraine prepares for talks with Russia and the U.S. (opens the publisher’s site)