Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is holding talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi after U.S. negotiators reached initial understandings with Ukraine on a draft peace plan, according to a U.S. official and a source with knowledge.

Why it matters: It's been a week of chaotic diplomacy since Axios revealed the plan last Tuesday, with Ukraine first alarmed by the U.S. plan and then optimistic about revisions secured during talks in Geneva. After reaching an "updated and refined peace framework" with Ukraine, the Trump administration is now pivoting to try to get Russia on board.

Driving the news: Driscoll arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday and has been holding talks with Russian officials throughout Tuesday, his spokesperson Lt. Col. Jeff Tolbert told Axios. • "Secretary Driscoll and team have

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