Post-war security guarantees top agenda at Abu Dhabi talks, says Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said progress has been made on post-war security infrastructure for Ukraine and Europe, ahead of US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Rubio's comments came before his travel to Paris for G7 foreign minister meetings. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will represent the US in Abu Dhabi, with France also confirmed to participate. President Trump told CBS he expects the war to end soon, suggesting Ukraine may emerge with altered borders. A Russian drone struck emergency workers in southern Ukraine on Sunday, damaging rescue equipment though no injuries were reported. Power was restored to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after its 27th external power loss incident. Russia claimed strikes on three cargo vessels and two substations, while Moldova launched a new power line to Romania to reduce Russian energy dependence.