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US, Russia and Ukraine kick off second day of Abu Dhabi talks

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US, Russia, and Ukraine commenced a trilateral summit in Abu Dhabi aimed at resolving the protracted conflict. While Ukrainian and US officials reported that discussions were constructive and had narrowed the gaps between the parties, Russian delegates emphasized that a broader European security framework must be established before addressing the war's specifics.

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  • The trilateral talks represent the first meeting of this nature in over eight months.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted efforts to arrange a large-scale exchange of prisoners and humanitarian steps.
  • Russian officials stressed that defining a comprehensive European security architecture is a prerequisite to resolving the conflict.
  • The US envoy, Jared Kushner, indicated that his team had made progress in bridging the differences between the warring sides.
  • A primary obstacle remains Russia's demand that Ukraine cede the entirety of the Donbas region.

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