Abu Dhabi talks expose Europe's fears over Trump's Ukraine plan

Negotiations in Abu Dhabi revealed deep divisions over Ukraine's future and European security, with Moscow seeking to expand talks beyond the war to reshape the continent's security architecture. European allies fear President Trump's plans could reward Russia. The talks produced an agreement on a large prisoner exchange, pending Putin's approval, while Ukrainian negotiators convinced US mediators that Russia controls less territory than it claims. Russia questioned Europe's participation, while Ukraine pushed for greater European involvement. US envoy Jared Kushner proposed a new security system between Ukraine, Russia, and Europe, but European officials view this as a "Russian trap." Ukraine insists on a ceasefire before discussing broader security arrangements and warns against a "Yalta 2.0" division of the continent.