Trump Envoys' Abu Dhabi Talks Give Putin a Stalling Tactic on Ukraine

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US President Donald Trump's envoys agreed to Russia's longstanding demand to resolve all contentious issues simultaneously, allowing Vladimir Putin to stall negotiations on Ukraine, according to Politico. The approach, confirmed by US envoy Jared Kushner after talks in Abu Dhabi, abandons phased steps like a ceasefire first, which critics say serves Moscow's tactic of prolonging talks. Ukrainian officials and experts warn this is a classic Russian strategy to exhaust opponents. Kremlin demands remain unchanged: Ukraine's non-NATO status, army limits, and recognition of occupied territories. Former US envoy Kurt Volker said Putin wants an empire, while Ukrainians want freedom.


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