Russia and Ukraine security-focused talks start in Abu Dhabi
Russia, Ukraine and the US have begun trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Ukrainian state media and the Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday. Security guarantees are expected to be central to the two-day discussions – the first since February – alongside de-escalation, humanitarian measures and prospects for a wider settlement. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also…
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators, along with US representatives, have commenced a two-day security-focused dialogue in Abu Dhabi. The discussions aim to address security guarantees, de-escalation measures, humanitarian concerns, and potential broader settlements. The American delegation is led by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
The talks, which involve Ukraine, the European Union, NATO, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy, come after several previous trilateral meetings between Moscow and Kyiv. US officials expressed optimism about the potential for meaningful progress, suggesting the involvement of European nations in subsequent discussions to help resolve the conflict.
However, the likelihood of a breakthrough remains uncertain as hostilities continue between Russia and Ukraine, with each side targeting the other's energy infrastructure. Moscow is pushing for significant territorial concessions from Kyiv, while Ukraine remains firm on stringent security assurances and unwilling to cede any territory.
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