US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks begin in Abu Dhabi

Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for US-brokered peace talks, the first between the two sides since February 2026. US envoy Jared Kushner said recent contacts with both sides had helped “really identify and narrow the gaps”. Ukraine's chief delegate, said in his opening ⁠remarks that Kyiv was focused on achieving security guarantees and lasting peace.