Kremlin names Medinsky to head its delegation and Germany names an adviser for Abu Dhabi talks on 10 to 11 November

Confirmed4 distinct origins, 2 independent.

TASS reported that trilateral talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine are scheduled for 10 to 11 November in Abu Dhabi. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov named Vladimir Medinsky as head of Russia's delegation, TASS reported. A German government spokesperson told Ukrinform that Germany will be represented by Guenter Sautter, an adviser to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Rustem Umerov said Ukraine's delegation was on its way to Abu Dhabi, Ukrinform reported, and Interfax-Ukraine reported that presidential office head Kyrylo Budanov is part of it; and RIA Novosti reported that Russia's delegation had arrived in the UAE. Novaya Gazeta Europe, citing The New York Times, reported that a ceasefire is not on the agenda and that security guarantees are.

Sources

1. Where the claim was made TASS Media · Government of Russia origin: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarks, 9 Nov · published 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC
2. Where the claim was made TASS Media · Government of Russia origin: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarks, 9 Nov · published 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC
3. Evidence Ukrinform Media · Government of Ukraine origin: German federal government spokesperson to Ukrinform · published 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC
4. Evidence Ukrinform Media · Government of Ukraine origin: Rustem Umerov Telegram statement, 9 Nov · published 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC
5. Evidence Interfax-Ukraine Media · Independent origin: Kyrylo Budanov remarks en route to Abu Dhabi, 9 Nov · published 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC
6. Where the claim was made TASS Media · Government of Russia origin: Russian source to TASS, 9 Nov · published 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC
7. Where the claim was made RIA Novosti Media · Government of Russia · designated outlet: quoted, never mirrored origin: RIA Novosti report, 9 Nov · published 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC
8. Evidence Novaya Gazeta Europe Media · Independent origin: The New York Times report, 9 Nov · published 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC

History

• First recorded 9 Nov, 13:34 UTC, as reported (one origin only).
• 10 Nov, 04:23 UTC: status changed from reported to confirmed (two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party). Daily record, window 2026-11-10T00Z: a later window added citations or corrected the record; checked again against the one rule

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