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First trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia talks open in Abu Dhabi, with Donbas the main sticking point

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

Delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the United States met in Abu Dhabi on 23 and 24 January for the first direct three-way talks on a US-backed plan, hosted by the UAE. Ukraine's chief negotiator Rustem Umerov said the talks covered the parameters for ending the war; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukrainian forces leaving the Donbas was a very important condition, which Kyiv rejects. US envoy Steve Witkoff called the talks very constructive and said they would continue, but no agreement was announced. The previous face-to-face talks, in Istanbul in 2025, produced only prisoner exchanges.

When
23 January 2026
Where
Abu Dhabi, the UAE
What
negotiation
Acting party
Government of the United States, Government of Ukraine, Government of Russia
Attribution
Acknowledged by the acting party. All three governments confirmed the talks.
In the record
Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary

Sources

  1. Evidence France 24 Media · Unaffiliated origin: AFP reporting from Abu Dhabi with Umerov, Peskov and UAE foreign ministry statements · published 2026-01-23 00:00 UTC
  2. Corroboration Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Media · Unaffiliated origin: RFE/RL reporting with Witkoff, Zelensky and Peskov statements · published 2026-01-25 00:00 UTC

History

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