Stubb sees first cautious progress in Abu Dhabi talks on Ukraine

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said recent Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi showed first cautious progress in the peace process, with European countries potentially joining dialogue in coming weeks. Stubb noted negotiations were near collapse weeks ago at an Oslo meeting that excluded Russia. He cited a mutual prisoner exchange agreement as a positive signal, and mentioned upcoming US envoy meetings with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Stubb said he and Norway's prime minister recently called Putin as part of dialogue efforts. He expressed hope Europeans will be present at the negotiating table, despite disagreements with some positions heard.