US-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi

Talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine began Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates.

The two-day summit in Abu Dhabi is the first meeting of its kind since February as the U.S. seeks to end the war that started when Russia invaded its neighbor nearly five years ago, the Associated Press reported. 

The discussion will address security guarantees Ukraine and Russia are seeking, according to the White House. Russia views NATO as a threat, and Ukraine wants to prevent future invasions from Russia. 

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are hoping to broker an agreement. Kusher said that ideas being brought forth offer hope that differences between the two sides of the war can be bridged.