Putin says Russia-US-Ukraine talks are expected in Abu Dhabi next Tuesday

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the next round of talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine over the ongoing war is expected to begin next Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, according to Russian state news agency Tass.

During a meeting with permanent members of Russia’s Security Council, Putin said he had invited representatives of the Russian delegation due to travel to the United Arab Emirates capital for the talks.

The meeting was attended by Vladimir Medinsky, Igor Kostyukov, Yuri Ushakov, Mikhail Galuzin and Sergei Ryabkov, Tass reported.

“Given that the negotiations are expected to take place on Tuesday, I invited colleagues who will participate in these talks,” Putin said, according to Russian news agency RIA Novosti.

Russian state media reported that the talks would last two days.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff previously said the parties intend to discuss security guarantees, de-escalation, humanitarian issues and further steps toward a peaceful settlement.

The Kremlin has confirmed that the Russian delegation will take part in the negotiations. It will be headed by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky.