Witkoff: Europeans to join next round of peace talks on Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb believes European nations could join Ukraine and Russia's peace negotiations within the next two weeks, according to CNN's Christiane Amanpour. Stubb discussed the matter in an interview, noting that a technical-level meeting involving Ukraine, the United States, Russia, and European representatives could occur during this period.

He described the recent trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi as positive, a significant improvement from just weeks prior when the diplomatic process was at risk of collapse. Stubb identified a large-scale prisoner exchange as a potential practical outcome of these talks.

However, Stubb emphasized that the inclusion of European representatives in the expanded format is not yet guaranteed and would depend on the positions taken by both Kyiv and Moscow. The Finnish president stressed the importance of European participation, as any agreement on ending the war would directly impact the continent's security.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously discussed the Abu Dhabi talks, stressing the need for meaningful efforts toward de-escalation and effective security guarantees. Ukraine and its partners were prepared for constructive dialogue, expecting Russia to demonstrate a similar willingness.