Rubio calls Ukraine-Russia-U.S. talks in UAE very productive

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. held Tuesday in the UAE "very productive," while noting significant work remains ahead. Rubio stated that one eventual goal is expanding the trilateral format to include representatives from other European countries. Following the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi, parties agreed on a large-scale prisoner exchange in the near future. The talks mark the first such meeting since February 2026. Ukraine's delegation, led by foreign intelligence chief Rustem Umerov, prioritized ending hostilities, security guarantees, economic recovery, and humanitarian steps.