Russia, Ukraine to meet for US-backed talks after Trump says broad deal possible

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Russian and Ukrainian officials are scheduled to hold two days of US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, their first meeting of this kind since February. Donald Trump has said a broad peace deal may be possible, while European officials are expected to attend despite Russia’s objection to their participation.

By Daniel Flynn and Steve Holland KYIV/WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Russian and Ukrainian officials planned to meet on Tuesday for two days of US-brokered talks — their first since February — after President Donald Trump suggested last week that a broad peace deal was possible in their 4-1/2-year-old war and could incorporate Europe's security. European powers, including France, Germany and the European Commission, will send officials to the talks in Abu Dhabi, but Russia has made it clear it doesn’t want the Europeans to take part in negotiations.