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...
US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks begin
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- ‘No concession’: What to expect from Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
- Trump sees 'strong inclination' to end Russia-Ukraine war ahead of U.S.-brokered peace talks
- European diplomats press Rubio for a role in Russia-Ukraine talks
- Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say
- Kushner and Witkoff renew peace talks to end war between Russia and Ukraine
- US, Russia and Ukraine hold trilateral talks aimed at ending war – Europe live
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