Overnight coverage framed the opening of trilateral Ukraine-U.S.-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi, citing BBC on private flexibility on territory, Trump on exhaustion on both sides, and U.S. officials on seeking NATO-style security guarantees that would also satisfy Moscow.

During the day the Ukrainian delegation first met U.S., EU and NATO representatives, then entered 4.5 hours of trilateral negotiations. Leaks focused on post-war guarantees, including for Russia, with Ukraine proposing a halt to fighting first and Russia pressing territorial demands. Zelensky rejected ceding Donbas for guarantees, saying it would not stop Putin.

By evening the first round adjourned until the next day with no territorial deal but a possible large prisoner exchange of 1,000-for-1,000 or 1,500-for-1,500. Zelensky spoke from Denmark announcing a 643-million-euro aid package as the front reported 156 clashes and Kyiv logged five air alerts.