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Ukraine has rejected a US proposal to alter its administrative borders in Donetsk and Luhansk to facilitate peace negotiations. The plan suggested ceding territories that Russia could claim, but Ukraine maintains its stance against any territorial concessions. Recent discussions in Abu Dhabi aimed to address security guarantees post-conflict, with Ukrainian President Zelensky highlighting the constructive nature of the talks. Despite the involvement of US mediators, European officials were excluded from direct negotiations with Russia. The ongoing conflict remains tied to broader European security concerns, particularly regarding NATO's presence in Eastern Europe.