Ukraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi for first time since February

Trilateral Ukraine peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such negotiations between Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow since February, with US officials citing private flexibility on territorial disputes. Senior officials from all three sides will meet as the fifth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion approaches. US envoy Jared Kushner stated the talks focus on postwar security concerns, though public positions on Donetsk remain far apart, with Moscow demanding full relinquishment and Kyiv seeking to freeze the contact line. The proposed framework includes security consultations, crisis hotlines, and potential reactivation of the Nato-Russia Council. European leaders, excluded from previous talks, are pushing for inclusion, while Ukrainian officials express skepticism about a quick deal at Ukraine's expense.