Moscow, Nov 07 (V7N)- Trilateral talks involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine on the ongoing war are scheduled to begin in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, November 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, according to state news agency TASS.
Putin made the announcement on Friday (November 6) during a meeting with permanent members of Russia's Security Council. He said members of the Russian delegation had been invited to participate in the discussions in the United Arab Emirates capital.
The Russian delegation will be led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky. Other officials present at the Security Council meeting included Igor Kostyukov, Yuri Ushakov, Mikhail Galuzin and Sergei Ryabkov, TASS reported.
The talks are expected to continue for two days.
Earlier, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said the parties intended to discuss security guarantees, de-escalation, humanitarian issues and possible next steps towards a peaceful settlement.
The Kremlin has also confirmed that a Russian delegation will take part in the Abu Dhabi discussions.
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