Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)

• Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet - It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.
• Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. Officials to Meet in Abu Dhabi for Peace Talks - Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have rarely met directly in the past, instead relying on Americans to mediate, and it was unclear how the talks would play out.
• Assad, Ousted Syrian Ruler, Leads Life of Luxury in Russia - Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia.