ABU DHABI, November 10. /Dunyo IA/. Two-day talks between Russia and Ukraine have begun in the UAE capital, with the United States acting as mediator, as the parties seek possible terms for a ceasefire and a peaceful settlement of the conflict, reports Dunyo IA correspondent, citing TASS news agency.

The Russian delegation is led by Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, while Ukraine is represented by the head of its Foreign Intelligence Service, Rustem Umerov. The U.S. delegation includes special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

The participation of European representatives has also drawn attention. Officials from Germany, France and the United Kingdom, as well as representatives of the European Union and NATO, are involved in the discussions. Foreign Minister of France Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed that representatives of the three European countries would be present in the negotiating room.

The talks are scheduled to continue through November 11. Ahead of the meeting, Jared Kushner expressed hope for a productive dialogue between the parties.

The discussions in Abu Dhabi come amid ongoing international diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and find a path towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict.