Ukraine's Zelensky welcomes 'changes' in US approach during talks with Russia - EWN

ABU DHABI - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "happy" with US mediators' change in approach during talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi, set to continue into a second day on Wednesday, but emphasised the need for security guarantees for his country.

Representatives from Kyiv and Moscow began negotiations in the Emirati capital on Tuesday, the first since February when discussions reached a stalemate and Washington was sidetracked by the Iran war.

US envoys, including President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and businessman Steve Witkoff, are mediating the talks.

The first meeting lasted several hours and aimed to make progress towards resolving the war in Ukraine and -- according to Washington -- working on a "new" security framework that includes Europe.

Kushner told delegates the United States had "narrowed the gaps" between the warring sides, without providing details, and hoped to move towards a "solution" to Europe's worst conflict since World War II.