Live: US envoys to meet Putin and Zelensky after Abu Dhabi talks

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss potential resolutions to the ongoing conflict. Zelensky expressed optimism about a possible end to the war before 2027, emphasizing the importance of concrete proposals from the US. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone strike resulted in the death of a worker at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, highlighting ongoing tensions and safety concerns in the region. Estonia's Prime Minister stated that Europe does not need a new representative for the negotiations, as existing leaders are already in place.

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