Foto: BB.LV / Украинская делегация приступила к работе в Объединённых Арабских Эмиратах.
## Main news at this hour - The trilateral negotiations have officially begun. The Russian delegation is headed by Vladimir Medinsky, the Ukrainian delegation by Rustem Umerov, and the American delegation is represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. - The United States has stated that positions are converging. Kushner reported that preliminary contacts have helped reduce disagreements between the parties. However, no specific agreed-upon decisions have been announced yet. - Ukraine demands security guarantees. Kyiv insists on a ceasefire, the preservation of its army, post-war guarantees, and economic recovery. - Russia wants to discuss all European security. Moscow views the Ukrainian settlement as part of broader agreements. - European countries are seeking participation in the negotiations. Prior to the main meeting, consultations were held between Ukraine and the U.S. with representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and the European Commission. ## Who is participating | Party | Key representatives | | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Ukraine | Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, Davyd Arakhamia, Serhiy Kyslytsia, Vadym Skibitskyi | | Russia | Vladimir Medinsky, Sergey Ryabkov, Mikhail Galuzin, Igor Kostyukov, and others | | USA | Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner | | Europe | Representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, NATO, and the European Commission — in separate consultations | ## What is being discussed behind closed doors ### 1. Territories — the main contradiction According to Reuters, American negotiators are considering the possibility of a compromise on territorial issues. One U.S. official told the agency that under the discussed option, Ukraine could receive a cessation of hostilities, security guarantees, and a roadmap for EU membership. However, a senior Ukrainian representative categorically rejected the suggestion that Kyiv is ready for territorial concessions. According to him, territorial issues can only be discussed at the leadership level and with appropriate security guarantees. Russia, for its part, continues to publicly insist on the transfer of the entire Donbas to it. ### 2. Security guarantees and NATO Ukraine demands mechanisms for protection against new attacks. Moscow opposes Ukraine's NATO membership and seeks restrictions on its armed forces. In preliminary consultations, representatives from the U.S., Ukraine, and Europe confirmed the importance of NATO for collective defense. However, the final format of post-war guarantees has not yet been agreed upon. ### 3. Russia proposes to change the security system in Europe According to Reuters, the Russian delegation considers one of its main tasks to be the development of principles for a new security architecture for the entire continent. This is particularly important for Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland. In 2021, Moscow demanded to limit NATO's activities in Eastern Europe and also made proposals regarding the deployment of nuclear weapons. It is still unclear whether these demands will be reiterated in the current negotiations. ### 4. Humanitarian issues Among the discussed topics are prisoner exchanges, humanitarian measures, and reducing the intensity of hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also named energy ceasefire and unblocking the Black Sea as priorities. ## What has already been agreed upon? At the time of the last check, no agreements on ceasefire, territorial compromise, or signed accords have been announced. The negotiations are scheduled for November 10–11. The main news of the day is Kushner's statement about reducing disagreements and the confirmation of European representatives' participation in preliminary consultations. However, diplomatic rapprochement does not yet mean that an agreement has been reached.
