U.S. and Ukraine Report Progress on Revised Peace Plan as Abu Dhabi Talks Include Russia

Overview

• U.S. and Ukrainian officials say a refined framework emerged from Geneva talks, with the original 28-point plan pared down to 19 and only the most sensitive issues reserved for leader‑level negotiation.
• Delegations from the U.S. and Russia met in Abu Dhabi, with reports of Ukrainian participation, as the White House called remaining differences few and negotiators prepared further discussions.
• President Trump dropped his earlier deadline, said Moscow had agreed to some concessions, and indicated envoy Steve Witkoff would see Vladimir Putin in Moscow as Jared Kushner stays involved.
• Zelensky signaled readiness to advance discussions that protect sovereignty, while European leaders explored security guarantees and using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
• The Kremlin said it was not formally briefed on revisions and may reject changes, even as reports detailed that the initial U.S. draft drew on a Russian non‑paper, and Russian strikes killed civilians in Kyiv and Kharkiv during the talks.