U.S. envoys are set to meet separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin following trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi that concluded with indications of "some flexibility" from both warring sides. The negotiations, which marked the first substantive discussions since February, focused on Europe's security framework and concluded their second day with a deal on a prisoner swap, though Russia remained cool on broader European involvement.
Earlier in the week, delegations from Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow convened in the United Arab Emirates for the initial round of talks. U.S. officials expressed a desire for a "final end" to the conflict and presented a proposal for a "long-term security architecture" between Moscow and Europe. Despite the diplomatic efforts, Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian energy substations hours before the talks commenced, highlighting the ongoing tensions.
US Envoys to Meet Putin, Zelenskyy After Ukraine Peace Talks Show Flexibility
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