Ukraine-Russia talks resume in Abu Dhabi with Europe sidelined

Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia resumed Tuesday in Abu Dhabi under US mediation after an eight-month pause, with Kyiv fearing a Trump-brokered deal favoring Moscow and Europeans excluded from direct talks. Ukrainian delegation chief Roustem Oumerov expressed hope for durable peace, while US envoy Jared Kushner called for a new security framework for Ukraine, Russia, and Europe. The talks occur amid relentless Russian bombardments and Washington's rapprochement with Moscow under Trump, who suggested Ukraine could lose territory. Kyiv has coordinated with European allies, including NATO, France, Germany, Italy, and the UK, whose representatives will attend. However, the Kremlin insists discussions remain strictly trilateral, excluding direct European participation. Zelensky's chief of staff warned against expecting a major breakthrough, saying these will not be the last negotiations.