US-Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi end without ceasefire breakthrough

Two-day trilateral talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia concluded in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such consultations since February, but yielded no breakthrough on a ceasefire or broader settlement. Experts noted a large prisoner exchange agreement as a success for Ukraine, while US negotiators reported "some flexibility" from both sides without providing details. No significant progress was made on the ceasefire that Ukraine prioritizes. The US sought to expand the agenda to include European security architecture, a long-standing Russian demand, and involve European parties despite Moscow's resistance. Analysts view this as a potential misstep, with US envoys now heading to Moscow and Dublin for further talks.