Russia's delegation to talks with the U.S. and Ukraine will include senior diplomats and military officers. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced the lineup to Interfax.
Why it matters: The Abu Dhabi round is the first since Geneva in February. Western backers of the effort concede core territorial and security issues remain open.
Where they split: Coverage divides over emphasis: whether the story is Moscow's negotiating lineup or Russia's attacks on Ukraine ahead of the talks.
Center coverage, 19 sources: The center frames the story around Russian strikes and civilian harm as Ukraine prepares for talks.
Right coverage, 11 sources: The right splits between the missile strikes before the talks and the makeup of Russia's negotiating team.
What’s next: Negotiators meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Putin met the full delegation Friday at a Security Council session.
