US mediators head to Europe following Abu Dhabi talks with Russia and Ukraine

Two days of trilateral negotiations between American envoys, Russian delegates, and Ukrainian officials have concluded in Abu Dhabi. Mediators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Moscow to brief Russian President Vladimir Putin before meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin. Moscow has already dismissed European calls for an immediate ceasefire, while U.S. negotiators expressed hope for establishing a new diplomatic framework. European representatives, including delegates from the E4 group, NATO, and the European Commission, held side talks with Ukraine's negotiation team during the summit.

Meanwhile, data leaked following a cyberattack on Russia's statistical agency Rosstat by Ukrainian and Belarusian hackers indicates over 412,000 Russian military fatalities. Separately, Italy confirmed its future aid to Ukraine will focus exclusively on defensive equipment and energy systems, omitting further Samp/T air defense missiles as domestic defense costs rise.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica