Diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine are set to resume as senior representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States convene for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. These discussions, which will address post-war security concerns, mark the first such gathering since February. The US delegation, led by Jared Kushner and peace envoy Steve Witkoff, is optimistic about encouraging both parties to seriously consider post-conflict solutions. Despite significant differences in their positions on the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, US officials have hinted at a degree of privately expressed flexibility from both Moscow and Kyiv, acknowledging that a resolution to the Donetsk issue will depend on establishing a new security architecture. As tensions persist over potential NATO involvement and European security, European leaders are pushing for inclusion in these talks, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky advocating for Europe's participation. The proposed framework for a resolution includes reciprocal de-escalation measures, security consultations, and crisis communication hotlines, as well as the reactivation of the NATO-Russia Council. The talks come amid ongoing concern over Russia's continued aggression in Ukraine and skepticism about President Donald Trump's conciliatory approach towards Moscow.