‘There is no hope…’: Kremlin’s bleak warning ahead of US-Ukraine-Russia talks in UAE

Trending:Trump-Zelenskyy meet at DavosBCB vs playersGreenland standoffNew Gaza projectTikTok dealOscar nominations‘There is no hope…’: Kremlin’s bleak warning ahead of US-Ukraine-Russia talks in UAEFP News Desk • January 23, 2026, 10:54:02 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterMoscow has warned that, after a late-night meeting between President Vladimir Putin and three US envoys, a durable peace would not be possible unless territorial issues were resolvedAdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleZelenskyy and Putin in an AI-generated imageAs the US ramps up talks between Russia and Ukraine in hopes of ending the long-drawn war, the Kremlin is less optimistic about the scope of the meeting. Russia, Ukraine and the US are all set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Moscow has warned that, after a late-night meeting between President Vladimir Putin and three US envoys, a durable peace would not be possible unless territorial issues were resolved. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADNevertheless, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov has told reporters that talks between Putin and Trump’s envoys, which began shortly before midnight and lasted some four hours, had been “substantive, constructive and very frank.”More from World Russia rejoices surge in gold prices while world complains — it reaps $216 bn windfall Ukraine, US to advance peace talks in Davos amid renewed Russian strikes, Kyiv negotiator says“Most importantly, during these talks between our president and the Americans, it was reiterated that without resolving the territorial issue according to the formula agreed upon in Anchorage, there is no hope of achieving a long-term settlement,” he said, referring to last year’s Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Ushakov said Putin underlined that Russia was “sincerely interested” in a diplomatic solution. He added, however: “Until this is achieved, Russia will continue to consistently pursue the objectives of the special military operation. This is especially true on the battlefield, where the Russian armed forces hold the strategic initiative.”Quick ReadsView AllTrump revokes Canada’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite after Davos face-off with Carney over US tariffsWill Trump’s ‘framework deal’ mean more US troops in Greenland?‘Doing it for Europe’Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the trilateral talks would prove productive.