The first three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. have ended in Abu Dhabi with no apparent breakthrough, as fighting rages. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised the possibility of a second meeting as early as next week, while an American official indicated that new discussions would start on February 1.
The two-day talks ended amidst waves of Russian airstrikes targeting Ukraine's severely damaged energy infrastructure, reportedly killing one person and injuring 35 others, according to Ukrainian officials.
In response, Russia accused Ukraine of attacking an ambulance within areas it controls, resulting in the death of three medics. Russia also reported a Ukrainian missile strike on its energy infrastructure in Belgorod.
The reports remain unverifiable independently. The talks in Abu Dhabi mark the first trilateral meeting since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion in 2022. Zelensky emphasized the discussions centered on the potential parameters for ending the conflict and noted the necessity for U.S. oversight in the security guarantees for Ukraine.
The exchange of positions compelled each party to report back and strategize further actions with their respective capitals. Following up on these discussions, a U.S. official announced the next round of negotiations would take place in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Ukrainian officials, including Kyiv's mayor, reported the damaging airstrikes, stating that one individual died and several others were wounded. As the conflict persists, Zelensky criticized the Russian aim to destroy Ukraine's energy resources.
Statements from both sides underscore a complex relationship where accusations of aggression have dominated, reflecting the high stakes but low expectations enveloping these peace efforts.}
The two-day talks ended amidst waves of Russian airstrikes targeting Ukraine's severely damaged energy infrastructure, reportedly killing one person and injuring 35 others, according to Ukrainian officials.
In response, Russia accused Ukraine of attacking an ambulance within areas it controls, resulting in the death of three medics. Russia also reported a Ukrainian missile strike on its energy infrastructure in Belgorod.
The reports remain unverifiable independently. The talks in Abu Dhabi mark the first trilateral meeting since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion in 2022. Zelensky emphasized the discussions centered on the potential parameters for ending the conflict and noted the necessity for U.S. oversight in the security guarantees for Ukraine.
The exchange of positions compelled each party to report back and strategize further actions with their respective capitals. Following up on these discussions, a U.S. official announced the next round of negotiations would take place in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Ukrainian officials, including Kyiv's mayor, reported the damaging airstrikes, stating that one individual died and several others were wounded. As the conflict persists, Zelensky criticized the Russian aim to destroy Ukraine's energy resources.
Statements from both sides underscore a complex relationship where accusations of aggression have dominated, reflecting the high stakes but low expectations enveloping these peace efforts.}
