The United States is preparing to bring Ukrainian and Russian delegations together for another round of peace negotiations on November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, as President Donald Trump’s administration continues its efforts to end the war. A senior U.S. official confirmed the planned meetings on Monday, saying the discussions will focus on ending the conflict, establishing postwar security arrangements, reducing hostilities and addressing humanitarian concerns.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and a key diplomatic representative, are expected to participate in the negotiations. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to the new round of trilateral discussions following a meeting with Witkoff in St. Petersburg approximately two weeks ago. The upcoming talks will mark another attempt by Washington to bring the two sides toward an agreement after months of diplomatic efforts.

The negotiations come as the war continues into another winter, with American officials seeking progress before colder weather sets in. Ukraine and Russia remain divided over the terms of a potential settlement, including the security arrangements that would follow an agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized that any deal must include strong security guarantees for his country and long-term support for its military. He previously said Ukraine was prepared to discuss a ceasefire, including limited agreements covering energy infrastructure and maritime operations, if a broader settlement proved difficult to reach.

Before the Abu Dhabi meetings, American officials are also expected to hold working-level discussions in Brussels this week with representatives from France, Germany, Britain, the European Union and NATO. Those discussions will address security guarantees for Ukraine, the future security framework for Europe and economic assistance for Ukraine’s reconstruction. The meetings are intended to coordinate the positions of Washington and its European partners ahead of the next round of negotiations.

The Trump administration described the diplomatic effort as part of the president’s continued push for a lasting agreement between Moscow and Kyiv. However, the two countries remain far apart on key questions, and it is not yet clear whether the upcoming discussions will produce meaningful progress toward a settlement.

Trump has increased pressure on Ukraine to reach an agreement, placing renewed focus on negotiations as the United States attempts to bring an end to the conflict. Whether Russian and Ukrainian officials can overcome their differences over territory, security guarantees, and the terms of a postwar arrangement remains uncertain.