First substantive peace talks since February to include US proposal for ‘long-term security architecture’ between Moscow and Europe US officials said they would seek a “final end” to the war between Russia and Ukraine, beginning with trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday in the first substantive negotiations between the two countries since February. The talks are also the first since the US launched joint strikes with Israel against Iran, and they follow bruising midterm elections that have weakened Donald Trump at home. Continue reading...
U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
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- ‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
- European diplomats press Rubio for a role in Russia-Ukraine talks
- Kushner and Witkoff renew peace talks to end war between Russia and Ukraine
- US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks begin
- Trump sees opening for Ukraine peace deal, but key questions remain ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
- Russia launched deadly Ukraine attacks hours before start of Abu Dhabi talks – Europe live
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