US, Russia hold talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

US, Russia hold talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi

The latest talks were previously undisclosed, and follow meetings held in Geneva between US and Ukrainian officials aimed at resolving the war with Russia.

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A file picture shows US President Donald Trump meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in August. Talks in Geneva and Abu Dhabi continue as leaders pursue an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. (EPA Images pic)
WASHINGTON:
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll was meeting with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi, US and British media reported Tuesday, days after talks with Ukraine in Geneva aimed at ending the conflict.

Driscoll met the Russian delegation on Monday with talks due to continue on Tuesday, ABC News and the Financial Times reported, citing a US official.

The latest talks were previously undisclosed, and follow meetings held in Geneva between US and Ukrainian officials aimed at resolving the war with Russia.

The Financial Times said the head of Ukrainian military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov would be present at the talks, without detailing the Russian officials.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian news reporters: “I have nothing to tell you. We are following the media reports.”

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