January 23, 2026
Russia and Ukraine hold first joint peace talks with United States
Delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States held joint peace talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday, marking the first known trilateral meeting since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.
TL;DR
- First known trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. held in Abu Dhabi.
- Talks focused on ending the war and resolving the issue of territory.
- A White House official described the meeting as 'productive'.
- The delegations agreed to continue the talks.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that the 'issue of Donbas is key'.
- Russian officials reiterated Moscow's stance on territory and interest in a diplomatic solution, but will continue military operations if necessary.
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