US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks begin
Summary
U.S. officials said trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine would begin in Abu Dhabi, aiming to end the war and discuss a new security framework for Russia and Europe. The proposal may include security guarantees for Ukraine, but European officials said its details were unclear and expressed concern that negotiations could involve concessions to Russia.Key Facts
- The Abu Dhabi talks were described as the first substantive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine since February.
- U.S. officials said the discussions would address a long-term security framework between Russia and Europe.
- European delegations from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy and the European Union planned to meet U.S. negotiators.
- A U.S. official said negotiators might consider reviving the suspended NATO-Russia Council and lifting sanctions on Russia.
- U.S. officials said they had discussed security guarantees for Ukraine similar to NATO's Article 5 protections.
- Russia has opposed Ukraine joining NATO and Western countries placing troops in Ukraine.
- European officials said the U.S. proposal was unclear and raised concern that it could involve serious concessions to Russia.
- Trump said Ukraine might be expected to give up territory as part of a final agreement.
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