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US, Ukraine say Europe to join peace talks as Putin sticks to hardline stance
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 13/11/2026, 10:59:10 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 11:25:56 UTC
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Briefings
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Thursday, November 12, that European nations would participate in the next round of peace negotiations with Russia. This development occurred after Vladimir Putin signaled Moscow would not compromise on its hardline demands to end nearly five years of conflict. The diplomatic effort involved shuttle diplomacy in Abu Dhabi, culminating in over four hours of talks with Putin in the Kremlin, followed by a debrief in Dublin.
Key points
- U.S. envoy Jared Kushner and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Thursday, November 12, that European nations would participate in the next round of peace negotiations with Russia.
- The diplomatic effort involved shuttle diplomacy in Abu Dhabi, culminating in over four hours of talks with Putin in the Kremlin, followed by a debrief in Dublin.
Context
Following negotiations in Abu Dhabi, U.S. envoy Jared Kushner and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Thursday, November 12, that European nations would participate in the next round of peace negotiations with Russia. This development occurred after Vladimir Putin signaled Moscow would not compromise on its hardline demands to end nearly five years of conflict.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single day of shuttle diplomacy in November 2026. Specific details about European participation, the exact number of countries involved, or the specific content of Putin's hardline demands are not provided in the source.
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