US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 31, 2026 at 07:25 PM

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,445

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held "productive" talks with Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Florida regarding the war in Ukraine. The meeting, attended by other US officials, occurred ahead of a second round of US-mediated negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators in Abu Dhabi. These talks aim to advance a US-backed plan to end the nearly four-year conflict. This follows the first direct public negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv since the war's early stages, also mediated by the US in Abu Dhabi. President Trump stated progress is being made toward a deal, and Russia agreed to pause attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during extreme winter conditions following a request from Trump.

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Putin had agreed to Trump's request not to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for a week amid extreme cold weather.

factual — Dmitry Peskov100% confidence

Trump believes “we are getting close” to a deal to end the war.

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

The meeting came a day before Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were scheduled to hold a second round of talks with US mediators in Abu Dhabi.

factual — null100% confidence

US envoy Witkoff held “productive and constructive meetings” with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Florida.

quote — Steve Witkoff100% confidence

De-escalation steps contribute to real progress toward ending the war.

quote — Volodymyr Zelenskyy90% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Jared Kushner 50% Scott Bessent 50% Josh Gruenbaum 50% Volodymyr Zelenskyy 60% Kirill Dmitriev 60% Abu Dhabi ×260% Vladimir Putin ×260% Donald Trump ×470% Steve Witkoff ×280% United States ×380% Russia ×790% Ukraine ×790%

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russia 100% ukraine 100% peace talks 90% us-mediated talks 80% war in ukraine 80% de-escalation 60% energy infrastructure 50% ceasefire 50% negotiations 40%