On Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll led high-stakes talks in Abu Dhabi with senior Russian officials, marking the latest effort by President Donald Trump's administration to find a path to peace in Ukraine.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Tolbert, a spokesperson for Secretary Driscoll, "Late Monday and throughout Tuesday, Secretary Driscoll and team have been in discussions with the Russian delegation to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine. The talks are going well and we remain optimistic. Secretary Driscoll is closely synchronized with the White House… as these talks progress."
Behind closed doors, US and Ukrainian advisors are working to narrow gaps over a proposed peace plan. Core issues—such as security guarantees, territorial integrity and the timing of ceasefires—remain unresolved. Ukraine’s leaders have signaled they will resist any deal perceived as favoring Kremlin demands.
Later on Tuesday, the so-called Coalition of the Willing—a group of countries supporting Ukraine, including Britain and France—was set to convene virtually to explore options and coordinate a unified approach. The meeting underscores how global partners are syncing strategies in real time.
For global citizens tracking the crisis, this dual-track approach highlights the complexity of modern peacemaking. Diplomats are juggling intense bilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi with broader multilateral discussions back in Europe and North America.
As these talks unfold, young leaders, entrepreneurs and activists can watch closely—peace in Ukraine could reshape economic corridors, tech collaborations and travel routes across Europe and beyond. Stay tuned as myglobalnews.net brings you the latest updates on this high-stakes diplomatic push.
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Russia-US talks in Abu Dhabi as 'Coalition' countries conference-call
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