Summary
Ukrainian and Russian officials began talks in the United Arab Emirates to discuss territorial issues and try to end the ongoing war. U.S. President Donald Trump supports these discussions and met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian envoy Steve Witkoff to advance negotiations. The talks focus on finding a political solution, though significant differences remain, particularly regarding the Donbas region.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian and Russian officials met in Abu Dhabi for peace talks.
- The talks aim to resolve territorial issues and end the nearly four-year conflict.
- U.S. President Donald Trump supports this negotiation effort.
- The discussions are part of efforts to find a political solution to the war.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy considers territorial disputes and Russia's willingness to end the war key issues.
- Russia insists Ukraine must leave the Donbas region, where some areas remain under Ukrainian control.
- Ukraine demands security guarantees from Western nations in any potential peace deal.
- Recent Russian strikes in Ukraine have led to widespread power outages during winter.
