Ukraine-Russia-US talks open in Abu Dhabi with territory as key issue

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 23, 2026 at 11:02 PM

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Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian officials, facilitated by the United States, began in Abu Dhabi on January 23, 2026, to address the ongoing conflict. The primary focus of the talks is resolving territorial disputes, with the US seeking a resolution to the nearly four-year war. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized Russia's need to demonstrate a willingness to end the conflict. These discussions follow a meeting between Zelenskyy and US President Trump in Davos, and a late-night meeting between a US envoy and Russian President Putin in Moscow. While the UAE is hosting the talks, significant disagreements remain, particularly regarding Russia's demand for Ukraine to cede the Donbas region.

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Al Shati Palace 40% Dmitry Peskov 40% Davos, Switzerland 40% Donbas ×250% Donald Trump ×260% United Arab Emirates ×260% Vladimir Putin ×260% Abu Dhabi ×370% United States ×380% Russia ×890% Ukraine ×890% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×390%

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ukraine-russia war 100% territorial disputes 90% peace talks 80% abu dhabi 70% donbas region 60% negotiations 60% security guarantees 50% political solutions 40%

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