Abu Dhabi peace talks yield first results in Russia-Ukraine-US meeting

The first stage of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US concluded in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such meeting since February. The four-hour discussions focused on bridging differences over a potential peace agreement. US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff reported "some good ideas" for overcoming disagreements, with talks expected to resume Wednesday morning. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the negotiations as difficult, focusing on humanitarian issues including prisoner exchanges, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called them productive but acknowledged much work remains. Key disputes include the Donetsk region, where Moscow demands Ukraine cede its controlled areas while Kyiv proposes freezing the front line. Discussions also covered post-war security architecture, potential NATO-Russia Council revival, and possible US proposals allowing Russia to claim all of Donbas without actual control. European officials are pushing for a seat at the table, though Russia remains resistant to their involvement.