Europe, the U.S., and Ukraine prepare the ground for the Abu Dhabi peace negotiations

European, U.S., and Ukrainian officials are preparing for peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, focusing on economic and military support for Ukraine's reconstruction. Discussions at NATO and the European Commission aim to clarify Western positions ahead of talks with Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky presented proposals to U.S. negotiators, emphasizing the urgency of advancing negotiations to end the war. The format of the talks has faced criticism, particularly from Italian Prime Minister Meloni, who calls for a unified European representative to avoid fragmentation in diplomatic efforts.