Russia and Ukraine resume US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi

Russia and Ukraine resumed US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, marking their first discussions since February, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling the day "constructive and substantial." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the first day was productive but much work remains, adding the goal is to expand the trilateral talks to include Europeans. Both countries announced new attacks, and no statements were made by participants. Ukraine seeks security guarantees and lasting peace, while Russia prefers negotiating a global European security framework before addressing conflict details, rejecting a preliminary ceasefire. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen argues the opposite, and France and Germany sent representatives.