US Official: Russia and Ukraine Flexible on Territory Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks

A US official says Russia and Ukraine have shown flexibility on territorial issues ahead of planned talks in Abu Dhabi, though major hurdles to a comprehensive ceasefire remain. The official, speaking anonymously to reporters in Washington on Monday, said a solution is only possible after clarifying the post-war security architecture. The US-mediated negotiations are scheduled for Tuesday, with European representatives present but not directly participating. President Donald Trump has prepared Ukraine for potential territorial losses, stating in a "60 Minutes" interview that Ukraine will have "a somewhat different form" after the war. Russia claims occupied eastern territories, the Donbass region, and Crimea, while Ukraine cites its constitutional territorial integrity.