Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the territorial dispute was a central issue for the tripartite talks.

The talks follow a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days, from Switzerland to the Kremlin, even though serious obstacles remain between both sides.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi.

In the past, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have relied on Americans to mediate, and it was unclear how the talks would play out.

As the Russian military confronts dwindling troop numbers in Ukraine, questions arise about who is stepping in to fill these gaps. This video takes a closer look at the individuals and groups remaining within Russia’s fighting ranks and considers what this could signal for the ongoing war effort.

The talks are the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with Russia and Ukraine.