Peace negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine, which began in Abu Dhabi on November 10, are unlikely to produce a final agreement, according to several Western media outlets.

Politico reports that the talks are primarily intended to consolidate progress made in recent weeks and establish a foundation for further negotiations rather than secure an immediate ceasefire.

Washington is pushing for territorial disputes and future security guarantees to be addressed simultaneously. US officials view the two issues as closely connected and insist that both must be resolved as part of any potential peace agreement. Despite limited expectations of an immediate ceasefire, American officials believe the Abu Dhabi negotiations could deliver substantial progress.

The United States is also working to convince the Kremlin that Washington, European governments and NATO share a united position. The American administration eventually hopes to expand the current trilateral format to include Germany, France, Britain, Italy, and representatives of NATO and the European Union.

These broader discussions would focus primarily on security guarantees for Ukraine and the future structure of European security.

Meanwhile, the BBC, citing US officials, reports that Moscow and Kiev have demonstrated some flexibility during private discussions over possible control of eastern territories after the conflict ends.

Donbass remains the central obstacle to a peace agreement. Russia demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from territories still controlled by Kiev, while Ukraine insists on ending the conflict along the current line of contact.

Although both sides publicly maintain their established positions, an unnamed American official suggested that their statements may not fully reflect what is being discussed behind closed doors.

Security guarantees will also feature prominently in the Abu Dhabi negotiations. According to Western media reports, Washington has proposed that Moscow accept a mechanism for protecting Ukraine comparable to the provisions of Articles 4 and 5 of the NATO treaty.