American courtship in Abu Dhabi: According to Trump's son-in-law, Putin is willing to make peace, the question is whether the Ukrainians and Europeans are ready for it.

The first day of US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Russian and Ukrainian delegations ended without European participation, contradicting earlier statements. The US envoy claimed Russia is ready for peace, but only under favorable conditions, which implies Ukraine's capitulation. Jared Kushner stated Putin is willing to negotiate, echoing Russian narratives that question Ukraine's and Europe's readiness for peace. Meanwhile, Russia's foreign minister rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire, and attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure continued. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Ruslan Umerov, is also engaging with European representatives, indicating ongoing diplomatic efforts.