Trilateral talks resume in Abu Dhabi as security framework negotiated

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States wrapped up their initial day in Abu Dhabi, aiming to define a post-conflict security architecture for Ukraine and Europe. US mediators described the objective as establishing a "new framework" to resolve the conflict. Ukrainian negotiators also conducted parallel talks with representatives from the E4 group—France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom—alongside NATO and European Commission officials.

However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected European demands for an immediate cease-fire. Simultaneously, the Multinational Force for Ukraine launched preliminary military exercises to prepare for potential post-war stabilization efforts.

The negotiations occurred alongside reports that Belarusian and Ukrainian hacker groups accessed Russian statistical data, estimating Russian military casualties at over 412,000 since February 2022.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.