Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States are set to meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday to discuss ending Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with territorial concessions expected to dominate the talks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the future of the eastern Donbas region would be a central issue, while reiterating Ukraine’s openness to economic initiatives in areas under Kyiv’s control. He described recent peace proposals as “nearly ready” following talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos.The meeting follows marathon overnight discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump’s envoys in Moscow. The Kremlin has insisted that any long-term settlement must address territorial claims, including Ukraine’s withdrawal from regions Russia has annexed but not fully occupied.NATO confirmed that the talks do not involve any compromise on sovereignty, while Russian and U.S. officials described recent engagements as constructive. Despite signs of progress, major differences remain as all sides seek a framework for ending the war.
