Three-way talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States aimed at ending the war began on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.
These are the first direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials since February, with Washington seeking to give new impetus to efforts to reach a peace agreement.
The two-day negotiations are expected to focus on security guarantees, de-escalation of tensions and the terms of a possible peace agreement.
The Russian delegation is led by Vladimir Medinsky, while the Ukrainian side is represented by Rustem Umerov. The American side is represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The talks are taking place after recent statements by US President Donald Trump that a broader agreement to end the war is possible, which could also include European security issues.
Despite the new diplomatic effort, significant disagreements still divide Moscow and Kyiv over the terms of a possible agreement.
❗️Footage of the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi: the Americans and the host side sit in the center, while the Ukrainian and Russian delegations sit opposite each other. https://t.co/X9SD3H1XMI
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