Summary
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are meeting in Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks to address the conflict in Ukraine. President Trump is advocating for a peace deal, but key issues like control of the eastern Donbas region remain unresolved. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes for increased U.S. support, but also remains cautious about the outcomes of the talks.
Key Facts
- Russia, Ukraine, and the US are holding trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi for the first time since 2022.
- President Trump is actively promoting a peace deal for Ukraine.
- Ukraine seeks peace and aims to maintain strong relations with the US, which has previously paused military support.
- Key issues include Russia's demand for control over eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, which Ukraine refuses.
- Ukraine wants more security guarantees from the US if Russia invades again.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky says they are close to a peace framework but final details are difficult.
- Zelensky is unsure about the reliability of security promises from President Trump.
- Russia's response to the security guarantees and peace efforts is uncertain.
