politics
January 26, 2026
Donbass demilitarized zone discussed at US-Russia-Ukraine talks
The US and Ukraine discussed the creation of a demilitarized zone or the deployment of peacekeepers to Donbass, the NYT has reported
TL;DR
- US, Ukraine, and Russia have discussed options to end the Ukraine conflict, such as a demilitarized zone or neutral peacekeepers.
- The trilateral talks took place in the UAE, marking the first such meeting since the 2022 escalation.
- Kiev has once again ruled out making territorial concessions to Moscow.
- Territorial issues are identified as the main obstacle to a peace agreement.
- An unnamed American official indicated that a meeting between Putin and Zelensky is approaching.
- Ukraine's decree banning negotiations with Putin, signed in 2022, is reportedly still in force.
- Russia insists on Kiev withdrawing forces from certain regions and recognizing new borders, which Ukraine rejects.
- Russia has stated that if diplomatic solutions fail, it will continue its goals on the battlefield.
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