--- title: "Abu Dhabi talks put Europe’s security architecture in focus " url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/89473/abu-dhabi-talks-put-europe-s-security-architecture-in-focus published: 2026-11-11T14:24:02Z language: en author: "Liubomir Guțu" section: "International" source: radiomoldova.md --- # Abu Dhabi talks put Europe’s security architecture in focus > The United States, Ukraine and European partners discussed Europe’s post-war security framework in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, ahead of separate trilateral talks with Russia on ending the war. [Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/-PfhX71JurE) The United States, Ukraine and European partners discussed Europe’s post-war security framework in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, ahead of separate trilateral talks with Russia on ending the war. ![Altaf Qadri via AFP](https://storage.radiomoldova.md/images/c1a3a2cf-cd9f-46f8-b7d0-a216fb5daa55.jpg) *Sursa: Altaf Qadri via AFP* **Europe seeks a role in post-war security arrangements** Representatives of the United States, Ukraine and European countries met on November 10 to coordinate their positions on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and establishing conditions for lasting peace. The meeting brought together officials from the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, the United States and NATO. A joint statement issued by the European Council and separately published by US special envoy Steve Witkoff said the participants had agreed on the need for a practical security framework to strengthen Ukraine’s long-term security. *“The shared objective is to develop a practical and mutually reinforcing security framework that strengthens Ukraine’s long-term security and builds the confidence necessary to reach a negotiated settlement,”* the statement said. The discussions also covered how existing European security institutions and agreements could contribute to the continent’s security after the war ends. Participants stressed the importance of managing security risks and preventing further escalation. They also reaffirmed that NATO would remain central to Euro-Atlantic collective defence. **US seeks broader participation in peace negotiations** The preliminary meeting took place ahead of trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States, scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi. The American delegation is led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s special envoy and son-in-law, respectively. Washington has sought to expand the diplomatic process to include European partners, arguing that the continent should have a role in discussions concerning its future security arrangements. European governments have expressed concern about the possibility of a reduced US security commitment to Europe, particularly after years of criticism from Trump over NATO allies’ defence spending and their contributions to collective security. The latest trilateral negotiations mark the first such meeting in nine months. The previous US-mediated round took place in Geneva in February. **Ukraine proposes ceasefire along current front line** Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that halting hostilities along the current line of contact and moving to diplomatic negotiations would offer the fastest way to end the active phase of the war. In an interview with Danish broadcaster DR Nyheder, Zelenskyy said a ceasefire would stop further casualties while allowing diplomatic discussions to continue. *“The quickest way to end Russia’s war is to hold the positions and move to discussions,”* the Ukrainian president said. He added that negotiations could take months or even longer, but an initial ceasefire would allow Ukraine to reduce mobilisation efforts and restore economic activity. **Territorial disputes remain a major obstacle** Russia has repeatedly demanded that Ukraine abandon its ambition to join NATO, a condition rejected by Kyiv and its closest Western partners. Moscow has also demanded that Ukraine withdraw from parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions that Russian forces have not fully occupied. Russia claims all four regions as part of its territory, alongside Crimea, which it annexed in 2014. Kyiv rejects Russia’s territorial claims and has maintained that any peace settlement must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The European Council’s November 10 statement reiterated this position, stressing that any future security arrangements must respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity and independent decision-making. The two-day talks in Abu Dhabi are expected to address security guarantees, humanitarian issues and possible steps towards ending the war. No comprehensive agreement had been announced following the first day of negotiations. 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