Ukraine and Russia wrap ‘productive’ first day of US-backed peace talks
Ukrainian and Russian officials concluded the first day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi, described as "productive" by Kyiv's lead negotiator. The trilateral meetings, involving US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, aim to find concrete steps and practical solutions to the ongoing conflict.
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Open questions and key claims
Sustainability has always been a core operational principle.
Zelensky hopes to sign documents with the US on security guarantees at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Witkoff said the talks had been “very positive”.
The Russians have invited us to come.
About 4,000 buildings in Kyiv lacked heat Wednesday and nearly 60% of the Ukrainian capital was without power.
Jim Chalmers described Canadian PM's denunciation of Donald Trump as a “stunning speech”.
Mark Carney said “we are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition” at the World Economic Forum.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country is still consulting with Moscow’s “strategic partners” before deciding to commit.
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