In a surprising turn, U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held secret talks with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi, following urgent discussions in Geneva aimed at reviving the Ukraine peace process. The revised 19-point plan raises questions about future military size and amnesty issues.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticizes Russia's low-level delegation for peace talks in Turkey, calling it merely 'decorative' and challenges Putin to attend in person.
In a significant move, Russia is sending diplomats to Istanbul for potential in-person talks with Ukraine, marking the first direct discussions in over three years. President Zelenskyy expresses readiness to meet Putin.