Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Summary
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi to try to resolve the ongoing conflict stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Key Points
- Ukrainian and Russian negotiators commenced a second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
- The talks follow concerns that Russia exploited a US-backed energy truce to stockpile munitions and launched a record missile attack on Ukraine.
- Key issues include Russia's demand for Ukraine to give up land and the status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
- Major differences remain, with Ukraine rejecting any unilateral troop withdrawals and the majority of Ukrainians opposing deals that cede territory to Russia.
