"Russian and Ukrainian officials have begun a second day of US-brokered talks aimed at ending Moscow's nearly four-year-old war on Ukraine, as negotiators grappled with major sticking points about Ukrainian territory and security guarantees. Kirill Dmitriev, who is the Kremlin's lead envoy, said on February 5 there had been "progress" and positive movement in the meetings. Ukraine's lead negotiator, Rustem Umerov, said the first day of discussions had been "meaningful and productive, focusing on concrete steps and practical solutions.""
"However, Russia launched one of its largest drone and missile barrages of the war on the eve of the talks, pounding Ukraine's energy infrastructure and deepening misery for civilians suffering through a bitterly cold winter. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia's position remains unchanged and that it is "absolutely clear and well understood by both Kyiv and the American negotiators.""
Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine met for a second day in US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to seek an end to nearly four years of war. Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev reported progress and Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov described the first day as meaningful and focused on practical steps. Meetings included current and former intelligence officials and concentrated on narrow topics, with a possible prisoner exchange signaled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Russia launched a large drone and missile barrage on the eve of talks, targeting energy infrastructure and worsening civilian suffering. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia's position remains unchanged.
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