The United States has adjusted its approach to resolving the war in Ukraine in a way that favors Russia, even before the start of trilateral negotiations involving Moscow, Washington and Kyiv in Abu Dhabi, according to The Washington Post.

The newspaper reached this conclusion after examining the Trump administration’s decision to include security issues on the agenda for the upcoming talks.

According to the publication, Washington’s willingness to discuss security guarantees represents another diplomatic gain for Russia. The newspaper linked the shift in US policy to President Donald Trump’s determination to end the fighting in Ukraine and fulfill a promise he made before returning to the White House in 2025.

The report suggested that the US administration is continuing to explore ways to bring the conflict to an end, even if doing so requires changes to its previous negotiating approach.

Trump’s recent remarks about Ukraine’s future have also raised concerns about Washington’s intentions. The US president suggested that Ukraine could look different after the war, prompting fears that its territorial or political circumstances might change as part of a settlement.

The Washington Post reported that these comments intensified concerns that the White House could pressure Kyiv into accepting a peace agreement on Moscow’s terms.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on November 9 that reaching agreements on security guarantees would be a key requirement for ending the conflict in Ukraine.

Russia has already responded positively to Washington’s approach. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed the US administration’s position on the negotiating process.

The next round of trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine is scheduled for November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi.

The Kremlin has confirmed that a Russian delegation will participate in the negotiations. The delegation will be led by Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin.