US-mediated Ukraine-Russia talks begin in Abu Dhabi

US-mediated talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States begin Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such meeting in over nine months as Europe's largest conflict since World War II continues into another winter. The talks come amid European fears that US President Donald Trump may force a deal on Kyiv, with Trump hinting Ukraine will have to cede territory. Russia has intensified strikes, killing 55 people in a frontline village, while Ukrainian officials express low expectations for the negotiations. Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff will gather the sides, with Russia's delegation including diplomat Sergei Ryabkov. European representatives will hold separate talks with Ukraine, as Kyiv warns against a "Yalta 2.0" scenario where Washington and Moscow reshape European security.