Trump envoys bring Russia and Ukraine together for first peace talks in 9 months

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Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Abu Dhabi for their first US-brokered peace talks since February, with the discussions focused on ending the war and guaranteeing security in Europe. US envoy Jared Kushner said recent contacts had narrowed differences and that the United States had ideas for bridging remaining gaps.

By Roula Rouhana ABU DHABI, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for their first US-brokered talks since February, after President Donald Trump suggested last week that a broad deal was possible on ending the war in Ukraine and guaranteeing security in Europe. US envoy Jared Kushner told delegates that recent contacts with both sides had "really identified, narrowed the gaps", and the US side had "some good ideas" on how to bridge their differences. Trump, he said, was committed to achieving peace.