Russia, Ukraine, and US to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, excluding Europe

Russia says this week's Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi will be trilateral between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, excluding Europe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement Monday, contradicting French claims of European participation. Peskov stated that Ukrainians and Americans have their own communication channels with European counterparts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he coordinated positions with Europe and EU ahead of the talks, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed EU presence. Von der Leyen voiced support for a ceasefire targeting food and energy infrastructure attacks. According to Politico, Europe will be represented by national security advisers from France, Germany, and Britain.