politics
February 1, 2026
Putin envoy hails ‘constructive’ talks with US delegation
Russia’s chief Ukraine negotiator has flown to Florida for a last-minute meeting with US officials ahead of peace talks in Abu Dhabi
TL;DR
- Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev met with a US delegation in Florida.
- The meeting was described as "constructive" and "productive" by both sides.
- New Russia-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled for Sunday in Abu Dhabi.
- Territorial issues are the main obstacle to a peace agreement.
- Moscow demands Ukraine withdraw from Donbass regions and recognize new borders, including Crimea.
- Kiev has rejected any territorial concessions.
- US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may not attend the Abu Dhabi talks, though a US presence is possible.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed uncertainty about the Sunday meeting due to rising US-Iran tensions.
- Moscow stated it remains open to diplomacy but will pursue objectives militarily if talks fail.
- Russia agreed to suspend long-range strikes on Kiev at President Trump's request to aid talks.
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