For the first time since the war started in 2022, Ukraine, Russia and the US are holding joint talks today in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky says this could be a step towards ending the war. But nobody is trusting anybody.
What the talks are really about
One word: LAND
Specifically, Donbas, eastern Ukraine
Russia wants it
Ukraine says never
That’s the main fight.
Where Trump enters
Trump says Putin and Zelensky both want peace
He sent his top guys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talk for him
Trump and Zelensky already agreed on US security support if peace happens
(But it’s not signed yet)
Reality on the ground (this is the painful part)
Russian drones hit homes in eastern Ukraine
A 5-year-old boy and his father were killed
Kyiv is freezing; over 1,900 buildings are without heating tools.
Mayor tells the people: “If you can leave, leave.”
So while leaders talk peace, bombs are still falling.
WHY MANY DON’T TRUST RUSSIA
Russia is still attacking power stations.
Ukraine believes Putin is using cold weather as a weapon
Former Trump official says:
“Putin won’t stop unless he’s defeated.”