US, Russia, Ukraine to hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week

US, Russia, and Ukraine are scheduled to hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week, according to US envoy Jared Kushner, marking the first such negotiations since February. Kushner stated that the US has held constructive talks with Ukraine, NATO, and European partners, and is working intensively to find practical solutions to end the war. President Donald Trump told reporters a "big deal" is being pursued that could extend beyond Ukraine. Trump confirmed he met Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitrijev at the White House, where they discussed a humanitarian ceasefire in the occupied city of Olesjky. Norway and Finland have expressed support for the talks, with a late October call between their leaders and Putin serving as preparation.