US calls for new Europe security at Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Washington called for a “new” security framework on the first day of US-led talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was “happy” with the changes in approach by US mediators.

US leader Donald Trump’s envoys — his son-in-law Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff — brought together the warring sides for several hours of negotiations that are set to continue Wednesday.

Kushner told delegates the United States had “narrowed the gaps” between the sides — without providing details — and hoped to move toward a “solution” to Europe’s worst conflict since World War II.