US-mediated trilateral technical-level talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are scheduled for Abu Dhabi in the first half of November 2026, following October meetings between US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both sides have signaled willingness to discuss post-conflict security arrangements, with Ukraine open to a full or partial ceasefire and Russia emphasizing long-term guarantees tied to territorial and neutrality demands. A limited local ceasefire in Oleshky enabled humanitarian aid in late October, but core disagreements over Donbas control and security frameworks persist. The planned Abu Dhabi meeting, potentially around November 10, represents the immediate catalyst for any diplomatic engagement, though exact timing and participation remain subject to final confirmation amid battlefield developments.