Ukraine expects lasting peace and security guarantees from Russia talks

Ukraine expects to achieve lasting peace and reliable security guarantees through negotiations to end the war, according to the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Rustem Umyerov. Umyerov stated that President Zelensky has given the delegation a mandate to discuss all issues people are waiting for to end the war. He noted negotiations have been ongoing for nearly a year, with the most intensive preparation occurring over the last two months. Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia resumed in Abu Dhabi for the first time since February, with European representatives holding separate consultations. US envoy Jared Kushner said Russia is ready to end the war if proper conditions are created.