Putin open to Europe joining Ukraine peace talks, says Witkoff

In Dublin, Witkoff stated they "will download Zelenskyy on everything that has occurred" following the Moscow discussions. The development comes after Abu Dhabi talks this week, where European governments expressed skepticism about prospects for a breakthrough.

Russian demands unchanged

A European diplomat, speaking anonymously due to confidential discussions, noted that "The Russian demands are the same maximalist demands that we have heard for years." EU officials Seibert and Boura recently returned from Abu Dhabi and briefed ambassadors on the situation.