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US, Russia and Ukraine to start second day of Abu Dhabi talks

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Trilateral talks involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine resumed in Abu Dhabi, aiming to find a resolution to the prolonged conflict. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy indicated the discussions were productive, focusing on humanitarian measures and prisoner exchanges, while Russian officials stressed the necessity of establishing a broad European security framework first.

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  • The US, Russia, and Ukraine are meeting in Abu Dhabi for renewed diplomatic discussions after an eight-month hiatus.
  • Ukrainian leadership is prioritizing humanitarian steps, including the possibility of a large-scale prisoner exchange.
  • Russian representatives argue that defining a comprehensive European security architecture must occur before addressing the specifics of the war.
  • US envoys have stated that their teams have successfully narrowed the differences between the warring parties.
  • A major unresolved issue remains Russia's demand that Ukraine cede the entirety of the Donbas region.

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