politics
January 27, 2026
Kremlin urges patience on trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine talks
It would be a mistake to expect breakthroughs from the initial Russia-US-Ukraine talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
TL;DR
- Trilateral talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine are in their early stages and are considered very complex.
- The Kremlin does not expect a breakthrough from these initial contacts but views the constructive start as a positive sign.
- Expert groups are currently leading the negotiations, with a next round pending.
- Territorial issues are a fundamental point of discussion, referencing a past meeting between Putin and Trump in Anchorage.
- Ukraine has stated it will not make territorial concessions under any circumstances.
- Russia insists on Ukrainian forces leaving Donbass entirely and prefers a diplomatic settlement but will resort to military action if negotiations stall.
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