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    US, Ukrainian and European officials meet on ending Ukraine war, Steve Witkoff says

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    US, Ukrainian, and European officials convened to strategize ahead of US-brokered negotiations in Abu Dhabi. The discussions focused on the war's conclusion and future security arrangements in Europe. Participants considered enhancing existing European security institutions after the conflict ends. A primary concern is to address post-war security needs and mitigate future conflict risks. Coordination efforts aim for a sustainable and lasting peace in the region.

    US, Ukrainian and European officials meet on ending Ukraine war, Steve Witkoff saysReuters
    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
    US, Ukrainian and European officials met ahead of planned US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi between Russia and Ukraine to coordinate efforts to end the war and discuss post-war security arrangements, US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday.

    Witkoff said participants discussed how to build on existing European security institutions and agreements following the end of the war, while recognising that addressing post-war security concerns and reducing the risk of future conflict would be essential.

    "Alongside a central focus on a lasting peace, the discussion covered how to build upon existing European security institutions and agreements following the conclusion of the war in Ukraine," Witkoff said in a post on X.



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