Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Witkoff

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera Staff,News AgenciesJanuary 22, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Witkoff

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In January 2026, US envoy Steve Witkoff announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Russia-Ukraine peace talks have narrowed to a single remaining issue. This announcement followed constructive talks between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump, who both expressed optimism. Witkoff and Jared Kushner were scheduled to travel to Moscow for further discussions with President Putin, followed by meetings in Abu Dhabi with military working groups. While the Kremlin acknowledged Witkoff's efforts, they declined to comment on the potential for a near-term deal. Zelenskyy indicated that documents were better prepared, and he had previously stated that he would only attend Davos if there was an opportunity to sign an agreement with Trump on resolving the war.

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