- US negotiators, including Jared Kushner, have entered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in the UAE.
- Discussions are focused on establishing parameters to end the war, with Donbas being a key area of contention.
- Russia insists on the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the Donbas region, while Ukraine is evaluating the talks' progress.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the news?

B: No, what happened? Anything interesting?

A: Apparently, the US is now involved in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine!

B: Wow, really? Where are they talking?

A: In the United Arab Emirates. It started on Friday.

A: Kyrylo Budanov, a big guy from Ukraine, is there. And from Russia, too! Plus, Jared Kushner, remember him?

B: Jared Kushner? Seriously? That’s surprising! What are they talking about?

A: Zelenskyy said they're discussing how to end the war. But he says it's too early to know if it’ll work.

B: Hmm, so no guarantees then?

A: Nope! Apparently, Donbas is a *big* topic. It's a region in eastern Ukraine.

B: Oh, I’ve heard about that area. Is Russia going to give up anything?

A: Not likely! They’re saying Ukraine needs to leave Donbas.

B: Oh boy. Sounds complicated. Fingers crossed for progress!

A: Me too! Let’s see what happens tomorrow.