U.S., Russia and Ukraine begin talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending war in Ukraine
U.S. envoys say they have identified remaining gaps and see cautious progress as the two sides return to direct talks.
- 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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After nine months of intermission, Russia and Ukraine negotiate again under US mediation. Moscow and Washington talk about a new security architecture. What is realistic?
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The first day of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, brokered by the United States, has concluded. These are the first negotiations of this level since February, according to a source in the Ukrainian delegation who spoke to AFP. “The talks have concluded for today,” the same source said, adding that “they will continue tomorrow morning.” At the same time, the Ukrainian delegation had contacts with representatives of NATO and Eu…
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