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U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine begin in Abu Dhabi

United States · Russia · Ukraine · United Arab Emirates

Told by 15 newspapers in 11 countries, between 19:00 and 18:00 on 8 November 2026.

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The headline in each newspaper

In short

NPR reports that Europe will join the U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, despite objections from the Kremlin.1 TASS reports that Ukraine has already named its negotiators for the upcoming Abu Dhabi talks.2 According to Rubio, as cited by The Guardian, post-war security guarantees will be a key focus of the Abu Dhabi talks.3 The Kyiv Independent clarifies Europe's attendance at the Abu Dhabi peace talks, and The New York Times writes that the talks resume this week.45

AIMade at 14:11, only from the headlines. Each number links to the source headline. Written when the story had 6 newspapers; it is redone when new newspapers join. How it is made

Compare the papers

What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

  • According to French and Canadian newspapers, negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow are taking place in Abu Dhabi.1233 newspapers from 2 countries

Where accounts differ

  • Le Figaro presents Vladimir Medinski as an ideologue heading the Russian delegation, while Le Monde describes him as a champion of the Russian imperial narrative who is not inclined to compromise.12

Who is involved

  • According to Le Figaro and Le Monde, Vladimir Medinski is the negotiator for the Russian delegation; the headlines do not state Kyiv's position.12

AIMade at 13:16 from 3 headlines from 2 countries. Each number links to the source. Rules

The headlines, side by side

Each headline is the original, as the newspaper published it, in the order it arrived. The selection follows the public grouping rule, with no AI.

Highlighted words are used only by that newspaper, among the headlines in the same language. They show what each one chose to stress.

  • NPR · United States · 19:30Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objectionsRead at the newspaper ↗
  • TASS (state media) · Russia · 22:40Ukraine names negotiators for upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi — news agencyRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Guardian · United Kingdom · 02:00Ukraine war briefing: post war ‘security guarantees’ a key focus in upcoming Abu Dhabi talks, says RubioRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Kyiv Independent · Ukraine · 09:05Europe's attendance at Abu Dhabi peace talks, clarifiedRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The New York Times · United States · 11:05Ukraine Peace Talks Resume This Week in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Citizen · Tanzania · 12:25Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Al Jazeera (state media) · Qatar · 14:50‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Le Figaro · France · 20:01Guerre en Ukraine : Vladimir Medinski, un idéologue à la tête de la délégation russe aux pourparlers d’Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • ABC News · United States · 07:00G7 attention turns to Ukraine while US-mediated talks get underway in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Hindu · India · 07:20G7 attention in Paris turns to Ukraine while U.S.-mediated talks get underway in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The National (state media) · United Arab Emirates · 08:45Russia and Ukraine security-focused talks start in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Express Tribune · Pakistan · 10:20New round of US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks starts in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • CBC News · Canada · 10:10U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine begin in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
  • CBS News · United States · 15:00Will Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi actually make progress?Read at the newspaper ↗
  • PBS NewsHour · United States · 18:15Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗

Words in common

  • abu
  • dhabi
  • talks
  • ukraine