US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks begin
First substantive peace talks since February to include US proposal for ‘long-term security architecture’ between Moscow and Europe
TL;DR
- US officials are seeking a 'final end' to the Russia-Ukraine war through trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
- The US is proposing a 'long-term security architecture' between Russia and Europe.
- Potential security guarantees for Ukraine, similar to NATO's Article 5, are being discussed.
- European officials are concerned about potential US concessions to Russia and existing security agreements.
- Talks aim to reduce future conflicts and escalation risks, involving delegations from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and the EU.
- Past Russian demands for NATO rollback and concerns about hybrid warfare are influencing the discussions.