AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPeace Talks: Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. held nearly four hours of talks in Abu Dhabi, the first such meeting since February. Zelensky called the discussions constructive, with security guarantees and a possible large-scale prisoner swap on the agenda; a second day is expected. He also said Russian delegates falsely claimed to control half of the Donbas territory still held by Ukraine. Europe’s Role: Zelensky insists Europe must have a seat in negotiations, while U.S. officials say they want European allies more directly involved. Ukraine Funding: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says EU budget talks must secure long-term support for Kyiv, but Slovakia’s Robert Fico calls the demand blackmail, exposing divisions over Ukraine’s projected 2027 funding gap. Diplomacy and Aid: At the G7, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged stronger air defenses, energy support and sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet. Evacuation Effort: Ukraine’s ombudsman says his office is working to arrange safe departures for more residents of occupied Oleshky, prioritizing people most at risk.
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