Russia-US-Ukraine talks to continue on Saturday

January 25, 2026

TL;DR

Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US are ongoing in Abu Dhabi.
This marks the first trilateral meeting since the conflict erupted in February 2022.
No official statements were released after the first day of talks.
A source close to the matter described the talks as ongoing, with no party walking away.
A White House official called the talks 'productive'.
The Russian delegation, including Yury Ushakov and Igor Kostyukov, will focus on security matters.
Russia remains interested in a political and diplomatic resolution but will continue military operations if necessary.
Territorial issues are the main obstacle to a peace deal.
Moscow demands Ukraine withdraw troops and recognize new borders; Kyiv rejects this.
A previous peace proposal by Donald Trump, suggesting Ukraine cede territory, was rejected by Kyiv and European backers.

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