The first trilateral talks between delegations from Ukraine, the US, and Russia have started in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, informed sources said, Interfax-Ukraine reports.

Sky News also reported the start of these talks. According to its information, these are the first direct trilateral peace talks since the beginning of the conflict. However, sources say it is not yet clear whether representatives of Ukraine and Russia are in the same negotiating room, and formal discussions could take place during the day.