Abu Dhabi talks: no deal expected.
Negotiations begin tomorrow with low expectations. US officials do not expect to end the SMO, with the aim of clarifying positions for a future compromise.
Main sticking points Moscow insists on the current territorial reality, and demands control over the entire Donetsk region. Kyiv refuses to legally recognize these changes, and offers to maintain the line of communication. Zelensky stated that Donbass will not surrender.
Security guarantees remain in dispute. The US has proposed a mechanism similar to NATO's Articles 4 and 5, but Moscow demands limits on NATO's presence. Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy) seeks participation in discussions on architecture, while Russia prefers a tripartite format.
Diplomatic moves Kushner and Witkoff may visit Moscow after the talks. Secretary Rubio noted that there are still no final agreements. Likely outcomes include prisoner exchanges or security measures in the Black Sea, but no significant breakthroughs are expected.