U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi: A Time for Diplomacy?

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators participate in U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to resolve Europe's largest conflict since WWII. Despite U.S. involvement, key issues of territorial control and nuclear safety remain unresolved. Public sentiment in Ukraine opposes allowing Moscow to seize more land.

Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine reconvened in Abu Dhabi for a U.S.-brokered round of talks aimed at resolving Europe's largest conflict since World War II. Despite the ongoing discussions, fighting persists, underscoring the difficulty of achieving diplomatic solutions.

The meetings involve trilateral discussions between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia. Key figures include Ukraine's negotiator Rustem Umerov and U.S. officials like Steve Witkoff. As the talks progressed, Russia launched an attack on an eastern Ukrainian market, resulting in casualties.

Major disagreements revolve around Russia's demands concerning Ukrainian territorial concessions and the management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Public opinion in Ukraine is largely against making concessions to Russia, casting doubt on the talks' potential for success.

(With inputs from agencies.)