Trilateral peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi amidst continued frontline strikes

Trilateral negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have concluded in Abu Dhabi after two days of discussions focused on ceasefires, security guarantees, and territorial disputes. The meetings marked the first direct talks in this format since February 2026.

Russian representative Vladimir Medinsky maintained a firm stance on territorial ambitions, asserting that "every centimetre of Russian land will be recovered, one way or another." In parallel, Russian officials suggested offering bilateral non-aggression pacts to select NATO members as part of a revised European security framework.

Diplomatic efforts overlapped with ongoing combat operations across Ukraine. Over 160 Russian aerial strikes hit power infrastructure overnight, causing broad electricity outages in the Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions as energy grid providers prepare for winter demand.

Sources: Adevărul, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă.