U.S., Russia and Ukraine begin talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending war in Ukraine
- On Tuesday, U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff opened trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, the first such negotiations since February.
- President Donald Trump brokered the discussions after stating both sides are "tired of fighting" and possess a "very strong inclination" to end the conflict, which has continued for nearly five years.
- European officials from the EU, NATO, the UK, Germany, France, and Italy are holding separate consultations in Abu Dhabi despite Russia's insistence that negotiations remain strictly trilateral.
- U.S. officials report both Russia and Ukraine are privately showing "a little bit of flexibility" on territorial disputes, even as public rhetoric from both nations remains rigid on long-standing positions.
- Negotiators are exploring an "Article Four and an Article Five-like security guarantee" for Ukraine modeled on NATO provisions, with U.S. officials considering follow-up meetings depending on this week's outcomes.
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Zelensky thanks UAE for providing reliable venue for negotiations
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the UAE for providing a reliable venue for negotiations after delegations from Ukraine, the United States and Russia concluded the first day of working-level trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, aimed at advancing dialogue and diplomatic efforts towards a political settlement. The talks are scheduled to resume on Wednesday morning.According to Ukrinform, Zelensky described the trilateral …
Zelensky upbeat over first day of Russia-Ukraine talks
A first day of US-led talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi ended on Tuesday, with Washington calling for a "new" security framework, as Europe fears US President Donald Trump plans a deal with Moscow on the continent's future. Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff brought together the warring sides for several hours of negotiations – the first since February – that are set to continue on Wednesday. Kushner told delegates the Un…
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