Zelenskyy rejects withdrawal demands as US notes progress in Abu Dhabi talks

Trilateral discussions involving Ukrainian, American, and Russian representatives have begun in Abu Dhabi. United States officials cited a "real chance" for progress toward ending the war, though European representatives expressed skepticism over Russia's commitment. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected any proposal requiring Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Donbas, stating international pressure should target Moscow instead of Kyiv.

Separately, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that talks with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth yielded positive outcomes regarding a permanent US military presence in Poland. Concurrently, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces growing domestic challenges following controversial leadership changes at the Constitutional Tribunal.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Ukrainska Pravda