Russia and Ukraine set to meet in Abu Dhabi for second round of U.S.-brokered peace talks

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for a second round of U.S.-brokered talks; officials say the meeting comes after renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system and follows last month's talks that produced some progress but no breakthrough.

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for a second round of U.S.-brokered talks aimed at addressing the nearly four-year conflict. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to attend with the delegations. Last month's meeting in Abu Dhabi produced some progress but did not resolve core issues. The talks take place as officials report renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system. Key facts: - The second round of U.S.-brokered talks is scheduled in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. - U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to join the Russian and Ukrainian delegations. - Officials reported that Russia carried out aerial strikes that affected Ukraine's energy infrastructure in the days before the talks. - Last month's talks in Abu Dhabi yielded some progress but no breakthrough on key issues. Summary: The meeting returns negotiators to the table amid reports of recent strikes that have affected civilian energy systems. The delegations will meet in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday; the outcome of the talks is undetermined at this time.