Abu Dhabi: Quick Facts

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Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi • Nov. 13, 2026, 1:34 PM ET (AP)

US envoys meet with Putin in the Kremlin after Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi • Nov. 12, 2026, 9:46 AM ET (AP)

Russia and Ukraine agree to a large exchange of prisoners of war, officials at Abu Dhabi talks say • Nov. 11, 2026, 6:56 AM ET (AP)

F1 ends plans for backup race in Italy as season finale nears in Qatar and Abu Dhabi • Nov. 10, 2026, 11:26 AM ET (AP)

G7 attention in Paris turns to Ukraine while US-mediated talks get underway in Abu Dhabi • Nov. 10, 2026, 4:25 AM ET (AP)

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Skyline view of downtown Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with modern high-rise buildings seen from across the water along the corniche.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

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