Summary
Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are having talks in Abu Dhabi to try to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Russia wants Ukraine to give up control of the Donbas region, while Ukraine opposes this demand due to legal and moral reasons. President Trump and Russian President Putin have not scheduled direct talks, but they could happen quickly if needed.
Key Facts
- Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are holding talks in Abu Dhabi to discuss the war in Ukraine.
- The discussions aim to end the war, which will reach its fourth year in February.
- Russia wants control over Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, including Donetsk and Luhansk.
- Ukraine controls two major cities in Donetsk: Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
- Ukraine opposes giving up territory, due to legal and moral reasons, and cannot hold a referendum due to martial law.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the talks so far as "constructive."
- No direct talks between President Trump and President Putin are currently planned, but they could be arranged quickly if needed.
