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US peace plan brings Ukraine and Russia to first direct talks; next round Saturday

Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States convened in Abu Dhabi for their first direct talks regarding a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to resolve the ongoing conflict that has lasted nearly four years. The discussions, which will continue on Saturday, have faced criticism for their perceived leniency towards Russia.

TOPSHOT - This handout photograph taken and released by the UAE Presidential Court on January 23, 2026 shows UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C) speaking with the heads of delegations participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine, at the Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US opened in Abu Dhabi, the UAE said on January 23, as Moscow said it was not dropping its demand that Kyiv pull out of its eastern Donbas region. (Photo by UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/UAE Presidential Court" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

TOPSHOT - This handout photograph taken and released by the UAE Presidential Court on January 23, 2026 shows UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C) speaking with the heads of delegations participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine, at the Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US opened in Abu Dhabi, the UAE said on January 23, as Moscow said it was not dropping its demand that Kyiv pull out of its eastern Donbas region. (Photo by UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/UAE Presidential Court" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

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Key Highlights

  • First direct talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US held in Abu Dhabi.
  • Discussions focus on a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.
  • The conflict has persisted for almost four years.
  • Negotiations are set to continue on Saturday.
  • The peace plan has faced criticism for being too favorable to Russia.
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Sources

  1. Russian, Ukrainian, US Negotiators Meet In Abu Dhabi For Peace Talks
  2. US peace plan brings Ukraine and Russia to first direct talks; next round Saturday

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