- US secretary of state Marco Rubio described the first day of resumed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi as very productive, though much work remains.
- The negotiations involve US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Washington aiming for a final end to the war and plans to expand talks to Europe.
- A US official claimed both sides are showing flexibility over potential territorial exchanges, with Donald Trump noting that Ukraine may end up with a different shape.
- Donald Trump expressed belief that both nations are tired of fighting and dismissed suggestions that Russian President Vladimir Putin is prolonging negotiations.
- Amid ongoing talks, Russia targeted energy infrastructure across eight Ukrainian regions in a widespread overnight attack, causing power outages in six.
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