Trump, Putin, and EU clash in chaotic Ukraine peace talks

Negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Russia begin Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, with low expectations for major breakthroughs despite President Trump's optimism about ending the war. The talks are described as chaotic and unstructured, with positions far apart. Trump stated he expects a swift end to the conflict, adding that Ukraine will ultimately have "a somewhat different form," referencing territorial concessions. Russia's Putin reportedly demands additional land beyond the Donbass, including regions like Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, and links these demands to agreeing on NATO security guarantees for Kyiv. The EU seeks involvement, with France sending representatives, though the Kremlin insists on a trilateral format. Meanwhile, the war continues, with Ukraine attacking a Russian missile factory and Russian strikes causing power outages in twelve Ukrainian regions.