Washington DC, Nov. 3 -- The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Monday (local time), as the Trump administration steps up diplomatic efforts to secure an end to the ongoing war.

In a post on X, Witkoff said the discussions would focus on post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and the next steps towards a peace agreement.

"The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi, advancing President Trump's mission to end the war," Witkoff said.

He further announced that American negotiators would meet representatives from France,...