On November 10–11, 2026, Russian and Ukrainian delegations led by Vladimir Medinsky and Rustem Umerov held US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi (see: kyivindependent.com/ukraine-russia-us-resume-trilateral-peace-talks-in-abu-dhabi-after-9-month-pause/). Senior officials from the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom were also in Abu Dhabi and met with US and Ukrainian representatives, while Russia stated that its delegation had no contact with European officials.