U.S. officials report private flexibility from Russia and Ukraine on eastern territory
U.S. officials say Russia and Ukraine are privately showing flexibility regarding eastern territorial control ahead of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Senior U.S. officials stated that representatives from Russia and Ukraine have indicated private willingness to compromise regarding the postwar status of eastern Ukraine, including the Donetsk region. The remarks come as representatives from Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv prepare to convene in Abu Dhabi for trilateral peace negotiations.
While both nations maintain unyielding public positions—with Moscow demanding full control over Donetsk and Kyiv seeking complete territorial integrity—U.S. sources indicated that delegates are privately demonstrating "a little bit of flexibility" on territorial control. The scheduled summit in Abu Dhabi represents the first formal trilateral discussion involving all three countries since February.
Sources: BBC News, Daily Sabah.