US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi end without breakthrough

US-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi concluded without a breakthrough. US envoy Jared Kushner will travel to Moscow and Dublin for further talks. An agreement on a prisoner exchange was reached.

Peace talks in Abu Dhabi between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine ended today (Wednesday) without a clear breakthrough. Following this, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, announced that he and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff would travel to Moscow tomorrow to meet with Russian President Putin and continue the negotiations. Kushner noted that they identify 'openings and opportunities' in the issues discussed. Afterwards, the two are expected to travel to Dublin for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the peace proposals. Kushner emphasized the need to arrange humanitarian aid and prisoner releases, along with pressure to include European countries in the talks.