Share to ClassroomRussia and Ukraine Hold Peace Talks
Russia and Ukraine had peace talks on Tuesday. The talks were in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was their first meeting since February. The United States helped with the talks. Russia attacked Ukraine in 2022, and the war is still going on. Ukraine's leader and a top US official said the talks went well.
Not many people expect a big change. Three earlier meetings this year did not help. Russia wants Ukraine to leave four areas of the country. Russia also wants Ukraine to stay out of NATO (a group of Western armies). Ukraine says no. It does not want to give away land. Ukraine wants the fighting to stop first.
The talks were planned for two days. But the fighting has not stopped. A German leader said he did not expect much. A US negotiator called the meeting only one step toward peace.
