Ukraine and Russia have indicated that US-mediated peace talks could resume, potentially in Abu Dhabi in mid-November, but major disagreements remain over territory, a ceasefire and security guarantees.
An Associated Press report on October 24 said Moscow continues to demand control over Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed, including Crimea. Kyiv rejects territorial concessions and wants credible assurances against renewed Russian attacks.
Ukraine favours halting fighting along current front lines before negotiating a broader settlement, while Russia has resisted a ceasefire without agreement on wider terms. These differences mean that the prospect of renewed talks does not yet amount to a clear path toward a lasting peace.