Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are set to engage in a crucial two-day round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The aim is to find an end to the nearly five-year-old conflict between the two nations. This marks the first trilateral meeting since February amid ongoing skirmishes along the front lines and intensifying drone and missile attacks by both sides. The negotiations come after months of stalled diplomatic efforts, with previous rounds failing to make significant progress towards resolving Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. Key issues on the agenda include security guarantees for Ukraine and Russia, territorial disputes, and a wider European security framework. The Ukrainian President has expressed a desire for assurances from Western allies similar to NATO's Article 5 as a deterrent against another Russian invasion. On the other hand, Russia seeks its own security guarantees, opposing NATO's military presence in Central and Eastern Europe. The US President has hinted at a broader European security agreement, possibly involving all of Europe. The territorial question remains a significant hurdle, with Putin demanding Ukrainian troop withdrawal from regions illegally annexed by Russia during the war and an end to Kyiv's NATO aspirations. Ukraine insists on an immediate ceasefire as the first step towards a broader settlement and direct meetings between Putin and Zelenskyy to resolve territorial disputes. The participation of European countries in negotiations is another point of contention, with Ukraine pushing for their involvement while Russia opposes it. European involvement may be considered at a later stage, according to Russian officials.