Negotiators from the European Union and Britain met Thursday for an abbreviated round of divorce talks, AP reported. Technical talks were due to fill the first day of the two-day round, as the sides look to move forward on the key issues of Britain's financial commitments, the status of Irish borders and the future of citizens hit by Britain's departure from the bloc. Chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier tweeted Wednesday: "More progress needed." EU leaders agreed last month to speed up talks, but this new round has taken time to organize and is scheduled to last just two days. Few expect a major breakthrough.