Russia, Ukraine to discuss territory as Trump says both sides 'want to make a deal'

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Rachel WolfJanuary 23, 2026 at 09:25 PM

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Representatives from the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine are meeting in Abu Dhabi to discuss territorial disputes in the Donbas region, a major obstacle to ending the ongoing war. These are the first trilateral talks since 2022, occurring after separate meetings between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and former President Trump in Davos, and between Russian President Putin and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow. The meetings come as both Zelenskyy and Putin face increasing pressure to reach a peace agreement, with Trump expressing optimism that both sides now desire a deal. The talks are happening as Ukraine faces a worsening humanitarian situation due to Russian strikes on its power supply. While Trump acknowledged the ongoing discussions, he did not commit to a potential meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy.

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