LIVE, war in Ukraine: Marco Rubio calls the Abu Dhabi talks "very productive"

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are taking place in the UAE under US mediation, focusing on humanitarian issues and security guarantees. Ukrainian President Zelensky reported on discussions about prisoner exchanges. Meanwhile, criticism arose from Slovak and Czech leaders regarding Germany's conditions for EU budget discussions related to Ukraine funding. The EU has pledged financial support, but Ukraine's deficit remains significant. Concurrently, Russian shelling in Dnipro resulted in civilian casualties, highlighting ongoing violence amid diplomatic efforts. The first day of talks in Abu Dhabi concluded, with a commitment to respect Ukraine's sovereignty in any future agreements.