Ukraine Peace Talks End Without Deal Amid Russian Strikes; Dialogues to Continue

• US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi concluded without a deal, but both sides agreed to meet again next weekend.
• The talks saw no progress as overnight Russian airstrikes left over a million Ukrainians without power in subzero conditions.
• Despite the stalemate, both delegations expressed openness to further negotiations, with President Zelenskiyy focusing on parameters for ending the war.
• A US official noted respect between parties and anticipated another meeting next Sunday to push towards a final deal, potentially leading to future meetings in Moscow or Kyiv.
• Russian strikes hit Kyiv and Kharkiv before talks resumed, leading Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to accuse Putin of cynical actions.

Why It Matters: Ukraine and Russia ended peace talks without a deal, but agreed to continue dialogues despite ongoing Russian aggression.