US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks close with no breakthrough

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 24, 2026 at 07:32 PM

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US-brokered talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi concluded on January 24, 2026, without a breakthrough, though both sides expressed openness to further dialogue. The discussions, attended by Ukrainian and Russian officials, along with US envoys, aimed to address parameters for ending the war and security conditions. The UAE government described the talks as constructive, focusing on Washington's peace framework. Russia continues to insist on Ukraine withdrawing from Donbas. These talks occurred amidst ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which left 1.2 million people without power. Further talks are expected to take place as early as next week.

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Jared Kushner 30% Steve Witkoff 30% Dmitry Peskov 40% Rustem Umerov 40% Kyrylo Budanov 40% Donbas 50% United Arab Emirates 50% Abu Dhabi ×260% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×270% United States ×370% Ukraine ×1090% Russia ×890%

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russia-ukraine talks 100% peace talks 70% energy infrastructure 60% us-brokered 60% donbas 50% territorial demands 50% ceasefire parameters 40% security conditions 40%