U.S. envoys pursue Ukraine peace deal in Moscow

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The Moscow meeting represents the latest high-level attempt to advance diplomacy in the Russia-Ukraine war. The Abu Dhabi discussions were the first direct peace talks between the sides in nine months and yielded a planned prisoner release, but U.S. mediators said significant differences remain. The outcome of the Kremlin discussions could determine whether negotiations move toward a wider ceasefire framework or stall again over territorial demands and security guarantees.[2][3]

Sources: Reuters, The Straits Times