US-mediated negotiations bring Moscow and Kyiv to the table as European leaders push for a role in future security arrangements.
Diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war are gaining renewed attention as representatives from Russia, Ukraine and the United States prepare for talks in Abu Dhabi.
The negotiations are taking place alongside a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris, where European governments are discussing continued support for Ukraine and the country’s long-term security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that European involvement could become important as negotiations progress. However, disagreements remain over the terms of a possible settlement, with fighting continuing on the ground.
The diplomatic initiative represents another attempt to find a political solution to the conflict, although a breakthrough remains uncertain.
