Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are set to hold two-day talks in Abu Dhabi from tomorrow, marking their first meeting since February, with the aim of ending the nearly five-year-long conflict in Ukraine. Security guarantees are expected to dominate the discussions, amid continuing hostilities and intensified missile and drone attacks by both sides.
Russia is demanding territorial concessions from Ukraine and an end to its NATO membership demand. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected these conditions, insisting on a ceasefire and firm security guarantees against future aggression. The United States is seeking practical arrangements to address the security concerns of all parties. Meanwhile, European participation remains contentious, with Moscow opposing their involvement at this stage.
