Rubio calls for bigger Europe role as Abu Dhabi hosts talks to end nearly 5 years of war

Last updated: November 10, 2026 | 18:48

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, is flanked by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner at the talks between members of the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, on November 10, 2026. AFP

Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi as “very productive” on Tuesday, as Washington pushed for a broader European security agreement aimed at ending nearly five years of war.

The first day of US-mediated negotiations concluded after nearly four hours, with Russian and Ukrainian delegations meeting American envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.…