Russia and Ukraine Hold US-mediated Talks in Abu Dhabi
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The headline in each newspaper
- MAINICHI: Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi
- JORNAL DE NOTÍCIAS: Kyiv delegation arrives in Abu Dhabi for negotiations
- THE NATIONAL (STATE MEDIA): Abu Dhabi hosts Russia-Ukraine talks, Trump says Iran war may end soon and deadly rain hits Gaza
In short
The UN climate summit has opened in Turkey after a year marked by extreme weather, according to Mainichi.1 Rappler describes the start of the climate talks as a repeat of previous years.2 The National reports that Turkey is shunning Israel at the COP31 summit.3 Metrópoles reports that Lula, in Turkey, argues for reconciling conservation with development.4
AIMade at 18:21, only from the headlines. Each number links to the source headline. Written when the story had 4 newspapers; it is redone when new newspapers join. How it is made
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Common ground
Where accounts differ
- According to Mainichi and PBS NewsHour, the talks lasted nearly four hours; The Guardian and RTP do not mention the duration.37
- According to TASS, NPR, CBS News and The Kyiv Independent, the talks are trilateral; Diário de Notícias only mentions a constructive and substantial format.81910
- According to CBS News, it is unclear whether the talks will make progress; TASS and CGTN only describe the delegations' arrival and objectives.9811
Who is involved
- According to The Guardian, Zelensky says Putin 'lives in a different reality'.12
- According to TASS, the Russian delegation has defined objectives for the talks; the headlines do not detail them.8
- According to NZZ, Switzerland is present at the Abu Dhabi talks through a senior diplomat who has repeatedly been in Russia.13
Background
- 2022These talks are the first between the three countries since the war began in February 2022, according to Wikipedia.W
- 2026An earlier round in Geneva in February 2026 followed a similar trilateral format and did not produce meaningful results, according to Wikipedia.W
- Russia seeks recognition of occupied territories and guarantees that Ukraine will not join NATO; Ukraine seeks a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops, according to Wikipedia.W
AIMade at 10:21 from 15 headlines from 11 countries; the background, from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Each number links to the source. Rules
The headlines, side by side
- Mainichi · Japan · 00:30Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of US-mediated talks in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- Jornal de Notícias · Portugal · 01:05Delegação de Kiev chegou a Abu Dhabi para negociaçõesRead at the newspaper ↗
- The National (state media) · United Arab Emirates · 05:55Abu Dhabi hosts Russia-Ukraine talks, Trump says Iran war may end soon and deadly rain hits GazaRead at the newspaper ↗
- The Guardian · United Kingdom · 05:10US officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks beginRead at the newspaper ↗
- ABC News · United States · 07:00G7 attention turns to Ukraine while US-mediated talks get underway in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- TASS (state media) · Russia · 07:05Abu Dhabi talks to discuss new post-conflict continental security system — sourceRead at the newspaper ↗
- The Hindu · India · 07:20G7 attention in Paris turns to Ukraine while U.S.-mediated talks get underway in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- Observador · Portugal · 07:15Arrancam hoje negociações entre Kiev e Moscovo em Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- The Kyiv Independent · Ukraine · 08:05Ukraine meets European, US officials in Abu Dhabi ahead of renewed peace talks with RussiaRead at the newspaper ↗
- CBS News · United States · 09:05U.S., Russia and Ukraine start talks aimed at ending warRead at the newspaper ↗
- The Express Tribune · Pakistan · 10:20New round of US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace talks starts in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- CBC News · Canada · 10:10U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine begin in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- NPR · United States · 11:10U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- Diário de Notícias · Portugal · 16:50Abu Dhabi. Zelensky fala em formato "construtivo" e "substancial", negociações prosseguem na quarta-feiraRead at the newspaper ↗
- PBS NewsHour · United States · 18:15Russia and Ukraine hold nearly 4 hours of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- The Wire · India · 21:30Russia and Ukraine Hold US-mediated Talks in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- CGTN (state media) · China · 03:07Russian, Ukrainian delegations arrive in Abu Dhabi for talksRead at the newspaper ↗
- Al Jazeera (state media) · Qatar · 08:50Putin is not ready to make peace in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- RTP · Portugal · 09:40Ucranianos e russos retomam negociações em Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- Neue Zürcher Zeitung · Switzerland · 10:00Bern ist bei den Ukraine-Gesprächen in Abu Dhabi präsent – Schweizer Spitzendiplomat war wiederholt in RusslandRead at the newspaper ↗
- Dawn · Pakistan · 19:01US envoys to meet Putin, Zelensky after war talks in Abu DhabiRead at the newspaper ↗
- Folha de S.Paulo · Brazil · 20:40Rússia e Ucrânia deixam negociação em Abu Dhabi sem grandes avançosRead at the newspaper ↗
Words in common
- dhabi
- abu
- talks
- ukraine