Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. Officials to Meet in Abu Dhabi for Peace Talks

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Aurelien BreedenJanuary 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM

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Ukrainian, Russian, and U.S. officials are meeting in Abu Dhabi on Friday for peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine. The meetings, confirmed by both Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian state news agency Tass, aim to address security issues. Russia's delegation is led by Igor Kostyukov, head of military intelligence. While Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have rarely met directly, the U.S. is expected to mediate, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner potentially involved. On the table is a revised 20-point peace plan covering territorial arrangements, security guarantees for Ukraine, and postwar reconstruction. Disagreements remain over territory in the Donbas region and security guarantees.

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World Economic Forum ×230% Tass ×240% Donbas 40% Jared Kushner 40% Igor Kostyukov 50% Steve Witkoff ×250% Volodymyr Zelensky ×260% United Arab Emirates ×260% Abu Dhabi ×470% United States ×370% Ukraine ×790% Russia ×890%

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