Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he hopes upcoming United States-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi will lead to a three-way meeting of leaders that includes Russian President Vladimir Putin.Speaking in Berlin on Tuesday alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Zelenskyy said the adviser-level talks, set for November 10 and 11 , were part of a broader diplomatic push to end the war.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Russia detains minor over alleged Moscow attack plot after US warninglist 2 of 3Kherson braces for return of war as localised Russia-Ukraine truce endslist 3 of 3Russian attack on Ukraine aid hub kills 31 as US announces new peace talksend of list“We are counting on the fact that work in this format and our other diplomatic steps will open the way to a trilateral format at the level of leaders,” Zelenskyy told reporters.Asked about the Abu Dhabi talks, Merz said it was “important that Russia finally and seriously engages in negotiations about a ceasefire and a subsequent peace agreement”.“I do not see that happening so far,” the chancellor said.Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin was not announced in advance for security reasons.On landing, he...