Rubio calls Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi ‘very productive’, says goal is to include Europe

US-led Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi concluded on Tuesday with negotiations to end the war set to resume on Wednesday. United States secretary of state Marco Rubio on Tuesday described the Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi as "very productive", adding that Washington hopes to eventually expand the negotiations to include European countries in a trilateral format.Marco Rubio (Reuters via AP)"We think the trilateral (format) should eventually include our European partners at the table as well, because they are a part of solving this problem for the long term," he said in Paris after the first day of talks in the UAE capital, according to AFP.The first day of US-led negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi concluded on Tuesday, with talks set to resume on Wednesday. The discussions, aimed at ending more than four years of war, lasted several hours and marked the first such negotiations since February, AFP reported.Rubio also indicated that considerable work remains to be done to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He added that the goal is to eventually expand the ongoing trilateral talks involving the US, Russia and Ukraine to include European countries, underscoring Washington’s intention to bring European partners into the broader diplomatic process, Reuters reported.Deep DiveRussian and Ukrainian delegations sat across the table, while US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and business associate Steve Witkoff led the discussions.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More