Abu Dhabi talks bring Ukraine no closer to peace

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia took place in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such meeting in nine months, but no concrete political agreements were announced. The two-day discussions focused on ceasefire, security guarantees, humanitarian issues, and European security architecture. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy positively assessed the talks, prioritizing prisoner exchanges and security guarantees, while US Secretary of State Rubio called the round productive but warned against expecting quick results. European representatives held separate consultations but were excluded from the trilateral format, with Russia dismissing their participation. Moscow seeks to reshape European security architecture beyond the Ukraine issue, while reports suggest discussions on territorial compromises were rejected by Kyiv. Ukrainian experts remain skeptical about a breakthrough, warning that Russian tactics aim to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.