Diplomacy

US, Russia and Ukraine Wrap Up Abu Dhabi Talks

Deutsche Welle · 13 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
US, Russia and Ukraine Wrap Up Abu Dhabi Talks
AI SUMMARY

Peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States have concluded in the United Arab Emirates after two days of negotiations aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict.

  • Peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US concluded in the United Arab Emirates after a two-day summit.
  • The meeting marked the first face-to-face negotiations between the parties since February.
  • Ukrainian negotiators remained in Abu Dhabi after the trilateral talks to hold separate meetings with European and US envoys.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the trilateral format as constructive and substantive, noting discussions covered humanitarian steps and prisoner exchanges.
  • Russian delegate Sergei Ryabkov stated that it was too early to assess progress made during the negotiations.
  • US envoy Jared Kushner remarked that his team worked to narrow the gaps between the warring sides.
  • Military strikes continued despite the summit, with Moscow reporting a strike on a cargo vessel in the Black Sea and Ukraine reporting a drone attack on an oil and grain export facility in Ust-Luga.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the meeting but stressed the need for European partners to be included in future discussions.