Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks on capitals as US envoys land in Moscow
US envoys sought broader peace talks as Russian and Ukrainian strikes hit energy and civilian infrastructure, with negotiators still split on territory and security guarantees.
- On Thursday, Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks on their respective capitals early in the morning, occurring hours after peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi ended without breakthrough on key issues.
- Negotiators ended two days of US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, agreeing to a prisoner exchange but remaining divided over major issues, including territorial questions.
- US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travel to Moscow on Thursday to meet President Vladimir Putin, where they plan to advocate for adding European partners to negotiations.
- Following the Moscow visit, US negotiators plan to fly to Ireland to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is attending a European leaders meeting there.
- Senator Marco Rubio admitted "a lot of work to be done" for peace, while David Arakhamia, a senior member of Zelensky's party, said talks showed "good momentum to reach a solution before the new year.
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Issues related to achieving a peaceful settlement in Ukraine will be discussed at the meeting with Witkoff and Kushner, Ushakov said
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