Russia and Ukraine have recently engaged in U.S.-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi, which have spanned several days but have yielded limited progress. While an initial meeting was deemed constructive by Ukrainian President Zelensky, subsequent sessions have ended without breakthrough. Topics of discussion have included territory and security guarantees, with the United States expressing concerns over European involvement and offering NATO-like assurances for Ukraine. Despite agreements on prisoner exchanges, the Kremlin has remained resistant to European roles in the negotiations, leaving the prospect of a resolution uncertain.