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Learn “initial”, “unsuitable”, “breakthroughs” in slow English. From: U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks resume in Abu Dhabi.
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- U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks resume in Abu Dhabi
- At least 12 killed in crashes on a foggy Bulgarian motorway
Sources
- RechercheThree earlier rounds of talks held early in the year had no significant breakthroughs.
- The GuardianUS officials seek ‘final end’ to Russia-Ukraine war, as Abu Dhabi talks set to continue
- RechercheUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the discussions constructive and fairly substantive. He said security guarantees were discussed in detail and that the talks addressed humanitarian issues, including prisoner exchanges and Ukrainian civilians and children held in captivity.
- RecherchePolice launched an investigation; initial assessments pointed to reduced visibility from dense fog, a wet road surface and speeds unsuitable for the conditions.