Russian and Ukrainian officials returned to direct negotiations on November 10, marking their first US-mediated talks since February.

The discussions took place in Abu Dhabi, with American representatives working to narrow differences between Moscow and Kyiv.

The negotiations focused on potential arrangements for ending the conflict, including territorial questions and future security guarantees.

Russia also emphasized the importance of developing a wider European security framework, according to reporting citing a Russian delegation source.

European governments have expressed concerns about how any future agreement could affect regional security.

Officials from several European countries attended related diplomatic discussions, although their involvement in the direct negotiations remained limited.

By November 11, negotiators had reported some progress, including an agreement on a prisoner exchange, but major political and territorial disagreements remained unresolved.

The diplomatic effort represents another attempt to establish a negotiated settlement, with significant challenges still facing both sides.

Sources: Reuters reporting, November 10