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Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi

Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi

Also reported by France24

Summary

Russian and Ukrainian delegations held nearly four hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the first such meeting since February. The sides discussed humanitarian matters and security guarantees, but officials described no major breakthrough; another session was scheduled for Wednesday.

Key Facts

  • The talks took place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
  • The U.S. delegation included Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the talks covered prisoner exchanges, the return of detained Ukrainian civilians and children, and security guarantees.
  • A senior Ukrainian official said the delegations discussed a large-scale prisoner exchange, with details to be discussed later.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the meeting productive but said much work remained.
  • The meeting was the first three-way session since February, and a second day of talks was planned for Wednesday.
  • The article reported that fighting continued, with overnight drone and missile attacks claimed by both sides.
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