Russia-Ukraine peace talks led by U.S. will look at security guarantees for both sides
Summary
Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to meet for two days in Abu Dhabi, with security guarantees for both sides at the center of talks on ending the war. The sides remain divided over territory, Ukraine’s military and NATO ambitions, and whether to agree to a ceasefire before negotiating a wider settlement.Key Facts
- The Abu Dhabi meeting is the first trilateral session since February, according to the article.
- Russia and Ukraine have said security guarantees will be a main focus of the talks.
- Vladimir Putin demands that Ukraine withdraw from four regions Russia annexed in 2022, abandon its NATO bid and accept limits on its military.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects ceding territory or accepting military limits, and says Ukraine needs guarantees against another Russian invasion.
- Ukraine says an immediate ceasefire should come before talks on a broader settlement; Russia opposes a general halt in hostilities.
- Zelenskyy has discussed guarantees similar to NATO’s Article 5, which treats an attack on one member as an attack on all.
- Russia rejects the possible deployment of European troops in Ukraine after a peace deal, saying it would consider them legitimate targets.
- Fighting and long-range drone and missile attacks have continued, while Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine’s power system.
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