Trump meets Russian envoy ahead of Abu Dhabi peace talks
President Donald Trump met Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Washington and said a large agreement involving Ukraine and possibly Europe is expected before the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
U.S. President Donald Trump met Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev on Nov. 5 in Washington as preparations continue for a trilateral peace conference involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States scheduled for Nov. 10-11 in Abu Dhabi.
"There's going to be an agreement. It's going to be a big agreement, and it's going to involve more than Ukraine. I could even say it might involve all of Europe. It's going to be a big, beautiful agreement and everyone is going to be thrilled," Trump said.
The president confirmed the meeting at a press conference but declined to disclose details of the discussion. The encounter took place while Ukrainian officials, including Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, attended a White House event hosted by First Lady Melania Trump that highlighted the Oleshky humanitarian operation.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the upcoming Abu Dhabi talks on Nov. 3. Trump noted he did not meet any Ukrainian officials after the first lady's event. The European Commission had earlier hosted a Brussels meeting on Nov. 4 with representatives from the United States, Ukraine, NATO and several European nations to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine.