Russia Says Talks to End War in Ukraine Will Continue

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Nataliya VasilyevaJanuary 26, 2026 at 02:31 PM

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Talks between Russian, Ukrainian, and American officials aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are scheduled to continue next week. The announcement follows face-to-face negotiations held in Abu Dhabi last weekend, the first such meeting between Ukraine and Russia since June. While both Ukrainian and Russian officials expressed some optimism after the talks, a Kremlin spokesman gave little indication that Russia was ready to compromise on its aims in Ukraine. A major point of contention remains control of territory in eastern Ukraine, with Russia insisting on terms it claims were previously agreed to by the U.S. president. The ongoing negotiations also involve discussions about American involvement in postwar security guarantees for Ukraine.

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Pokrovsk 40% United Arab Emirates 50% Donald Trump 50% Vladimir V. Putin 50% Moscow 50% Abu Dhabi ×260% United States 60% Dmitri S. Peskov ×270% Kremlin ×370% Volodymyr Zelensky ×480% Ukraine ×1290% Russia ×990%

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