Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Putin ‘lives in a different reality’ as Abu Dhabi talks get under way
Ukrainian president dismisses Moscow’s claims of gains in Donbas region but says first day of trilateral talks were constructive. What we know on day 1,722
TL;DR
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy claims the US agrees with Ukraine's battlefield assessments, contrasting with Putin's alleged 'different reality'.
- Trilateral discussions between Ukraine, Russia, and the US have begun in Abu Dhabi, focusing on European security architecture.
- Russia reportedly claimed occupation of half of Ukraine's Donbas region during the talks.
- European officials express concern over Russia's potential demands for NATO rollback in Eastern Europe.
- Ukraine urged the US to accelerate interceptor deliveries and maintain pressure on Moscow.
- A political dispute is emerging in the EU over financial aid for Ukraine, with one leader threatening to block the seven-year budget.
- Baltic nations issued drone threat warnings due to unidentified drones entering their airspace, potentially linked to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil ports.