Europe and Russia to Resume Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi

After nine months, Russia and Ukraine will return to negotiations Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, with the US also present, marking a serious step toward resolving the conflict, though territorial concessions for Ukraine are anticipated. The trilateral meeting includes high-level delegations from Russia and Ukraine, while the US sends Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. European nations were not formally invited but plan to attend, with discussions focused on the war's root causes and European security architecture. US President Donald Trump has warned Ukraine will end with a "somewhat different" territorial configuration. Analysts say Europe lacks financial and political solutions, with Ukraine losing territory gradually and relying entirely on European aid.