On the sidelines of the European summit in Ireland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the two US envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met at Dublin Airport. They broadly agreed that Europe’s participation in the talks is crucial.
ConflictsA new humanitarian operation similar to the limited ceasefire in Oleshky - and no Western soldiers in Ukraine. That is what Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at a meeting in Moscow. Kushner and Witkoff traveled to Dublin after the Kremlin meeting for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
World politicsSince Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, fruitless peace talks have followed one another. It is highly unlikely that the ongoing talks in Abu Dhabi will lead anywhere, according to Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau. Putin can benefit from continuing this negotiating theater even if it does not result in an agreement.
ConflictsRussia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine’s energy supply ahead of winter. Over the weekend, nearly a million people were without power, and Ukrainians are worried about another harsh winter. Ukraine and Russia are meeting today for new peace talks.
ConflictsEuropean representatives will be at the table when Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi, France’s foreign minister says. Vladimir Putin is sending a close adviser who has made uncompromising demands in previous peace talks. The Russian delegation will also include ministers and military leaders.
ConflictsThe Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections could be good news for Ukraine, despite President Donald Trump's veto power. “I think he will be forced to shift his policy somewhat in Ukraine's favour,” says US expert Jan Hallenberg.
ConflictsThe United States wants Russia to be able to sell natural gas to Europe through pipelines in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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