Ukraine, Russia and US hold first trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi

· Politics · United Arab Emirates · Ukraine

Delegations from Ukraine, the United States and Russia met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for the first substantive trilateral talks since February, in a push to end the war that has run more than four and a half years. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the four-hour session "very productive" and said Washington is seeking a "final end" to the conflict, including a long-term security architecture between Moscow and Europe. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the first day was constructive and that humanitarian issues were discussed, and that he was pleased with messages from US envoys. US officials said the talks would resume Wednesday. Key sticking points remain, chiefly Ukraine's demand for security guarantees, which Russia rejects.

Why it matters：Any deal would reshape European security and determine the war's outcome; the talks are the first serious test of whether Washington can broker an end.

Key points

  • First trilateral talks since February; session lasted about four hours.
  • Rubio called them 'very productive' and seeks a 'final end' to the war.
  • Ukraine's demand for security guarantees remains the main obstacle.

Sources (original reporting)

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