According to CNBC, speaking on the US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is a nation of its people, "not real estate." The report noted that gaps remain between the two sides regarding future borders and post-war security guarantees; Kushner called the discussions constructive, while interviewed analysts maintained a cautious stance on achieving a short-term settlement. The aforementioned statements do not imply that a territorial or security agreement has been reached.