US May Join Russia-Ukraine Talks This Week, Territory Remains Key Hurdle: Rubio

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the US might participate in new Russia-Ukraine talks this week.
• Previous talks in Abu Dhabi involved Trump's negotiator Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but future US presence may be more junior.
• Rubio suggested security guarantees for Ukraine are largely agreed upon, but territorial claims, particularly in Donetsk, remain a major point of contention.
• Reconciling views on Donetsk territory is seen as 'very difficult,' especially for Ukraine, due to internal political pressures.
• Despite ongoing talks, Russia continues to target Ukrainian infrastructure, causing power outages and heating issues in Kyiv.

Why It Matters: US may join Russia-Ukraine talks this week, but territorial disputes, especially Donetsk, remain a significant challenge.