Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-mediated peace talks aimed at breaking a diplomatic deadlock. Meanwhile, President Trump claims the war with Iran is effectively over following positive discussions with Qatar, though he warns the U.S. remains ready for military action. Iran’s security chief rejects these claims, demanding surrender to specific conditions, while Gulf Cooperation Council nations announce a new unified military command based in Kuwait to bolster regional security.