Abdullah bin Zayed Attends Opening of Third Round of Trilateral Talks Between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi

Prepared and edited by Aviamost International Media Monitoring.

ABU DHABI, November 11, 2026 – Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the opening of the third round of trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a political settlement to the crisis.

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the UAE’s hosting of the talks, highlighting the country’s support for US-led efforts to strengthen dialogue and advance diplomatic initiatives. He conveyed the greetings of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the participating delegations.

He expressed appreciation for the confidence placed in the UAE and its relations with the three countries, stressing that the Emirates remains committed to facilitating dialogue, bringing positions closer and supporting efforts towards a political resolution.

Sheikh Abdullah expressed hope that the discussions would lead to tangible progress towards ending a crisis that has lasted nearly five years and caused significant humanitarian suffering.

He noted that Abu Dhabi’s role in hosting the negotiations reflects international confidence in the UAE and its consistent approach to supporting peace. He also commended President Donald Trump’s efforts to facilitate the talks, promote stability and advance the political track.

Highlighting the UAE’s established partnerships with Washington, Moscow and Kyiv, Sheikh Abdullah said the country’s approach is based on strategic cooperation and its commitment to serving as a trusted partner in creating an environment conducive to dialogue.

He reiterated the UAE’s conviction that sustainable solutions to conflicts can only be achieved through dialogue and de-escalation, affirming the country’s continued commitment to building diplomatic bridges and supporting all initiatives that contribute to a political settlement.

Gargash: Abu Dhabi’s Role Reflects UAE’s Standing as a Facilitator of Dialogue

Separately, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said that Abu Dhabi’s hosting of the US-Russian-Ukrainian negotiations reflects the UAE’s international standing and constructive role in facilitating dialogue and bringing different positions closer.

In a statement published on his official X account, Gargash expressed optimism that the discussions could achieve a positive breakthrough, paving the way towards ending a prolonged war and a deep-rooted crisis.

He reaffirmed the UAE’s firm belief that political and diplomatic solutions remain the path towards sustainable peace, strengthening security and stability within the international order.