Russia and Ukraine trade attacks after Abu Dhabi peace talks

Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks hours after concluding U.S.-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi, following a round described as among the toughest yet. Both sides agreed to prepare another major prisoner swap, but territorial disputes and Europe's role in future negotiations sparked heated debate. Ukrainian delegate David Arakhamia said Russian demands left little room for compromise, while Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky insisted on returning Ukrainian land. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected proposals to cede territory, including an idea to administratively transfer parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. He stressed Ukraine would never recognize occupied territories as Russian, as the Kremlin also called for a new European security architecture.