Trilateral talks on Ukraine resume in Abu Dhabi with key sticking points unresolved

New trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States begin Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, months after previous US-mediated peace negotiations stalled in February over unresolved issues like Ukraine's demand for security guarantees. US special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the talks will cover post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts, and next steps toward peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy listed security guarantees, an energy ceasefire, Black Sea access, prisoner exchanges, and a leaders' meeting as key topics. Ukrainian lawmaker Davyd Arakhamia said he expects no breakthrough, calling the resumption itself a success. European representatives will attend separate formats but likely play only an observing role, as Russia prefers bilateral superpower talks. Experts note Moscow sent high-ranking intelligence officials, a positive signal, but caution Russia may use the talks to stall. The temporary truce in Oleshky, brokered in late October, could serve as a model for limited humanitarian ceasefires.