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The Kremlin declared Monday that this week's peace talks in Abu Dhabi will be strictly a three-way affair between Russia, Ukraine and the United States, flatly contradicting European leaders who said they would be in the room. "What will take place in Abu Dhabi in the coming days is trilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the United States of America," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. French and EU leaders had announced Europe would be present. The talks are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, with Moscow saying the main topic will be postwar security guarantees.