Abu Dhabi Peace Talks: Russia, Ukraine and US Meet Again for the First Time Since February
Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened a two-day round of talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the first trilateral meeting since February. The opening session lasted nearly four hours and talks resume on Wednesday. Expectations of a breakthrough remain low.
Abu Dhabi Peace Talks: Russia, Ukraine and US Meet Again for the First Time Since February
Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened a two-day round of talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the first trilateral meeting since February. The opening session lasted nearly four hours and talks resume on Wednesday. Expectations of a breakthrough remain low.
UAE Joins Regional Diplomacy Push as Iran Contacts Gulf Capitals
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed de-escalation with Iran's Abbas Araghchi, as Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt held their own contacts. No public agreement has emerged, and fighting and threats continue in parallel.
UAE's Lana Nusseibeh Puts Sudan at Centre of Her UN Secretary-General Bid
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh says Sudan would be her top priority if elected UN secretary-general, even as rights groups question the UAE's role in the conflict, an allegation the country denies. Her late entry has shaken up a stalled race to succeed António Guterres.
Abu Dhabi to Host Russia-Ukraine-US Peace Talks on 10–11 November
The US says it will bring Russian and Ukrainian delegations to Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November to discuss ending the war, post-war security and humanitarian measures. The new round comes after earlier trilateral meetings in the UAE capital, though the two sides remain far apart.
All Six GCC States Back UAE's Lana Nusseibeh in Race for UN Secretary-General
The six Gulf Cooperation Council states have unanimously endorsed Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy for UN secretary-general. The UAE formally nominated her on October 21. The post becomes vacant when António Guterres's term ends on December 31.
UAE Leads High-Level Diplomatic Push at UN General Assembly's 81st Session
The UAE has dispatched a senior delegation led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the UN General Assembly in New York this week, engaging on issues ranging from maritime security to humanitarian relief. The presence reflects Abu Dhabi's growing role as a convener on global security and diplomatic issues.