Russia-Ukraine talks planned for November in UAE: Kremlin

What happened: The Kremlin confirmed trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are scheduled for November in the United Arab Emirates, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying the round is planned for the first half of November in Abu Dhabi. Key numbers: Talks planned for the first half of November. Why it matters: Previous US-brokered talks made little progress, and hopes for significant progress are slim as Russia maintains hardline demands. European leaders said the diesel deal made peace harder by giving Russia hope. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The Kremlin confirmed trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are scheduled for November in the United Arab Emirates, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying the round is planned for the first half of November in Abu Dhabi.

Previous US-brokered talks made little progress, and hopes for significant progress are slim as Russia maintains hardline demands. European leaders said the diesel deal made peace harder by giving Russia hope.