US EditionRussia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks
Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi aim to end nearly four years of war amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, with over 100 drones launched overnight, Ukrainian air force said.
- On Wednesday, envoys from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met in Abu Dhabi for a U.S.-brokered second round aimed at ending the almost four-year war.
- Following Jan. 23, 2026 talks, a postponed weekend meeting was rescheduled, and the White House confirmed American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would participate on Wednesday.
- Russian forces launched 105 drones overnight, shooting down 88, and a bombardment included a record 32 ballistic missiles that wounded at least 10 people.
- Energy strikes cut electricity and heating to millions during bitter winter, with temperatures around minus 20 degrees Celsius, while the talks coincide with the nuclear arms pact's expiry on Thursday.
- Moscow insists on Ukrainian withdrawal from Donetsk, Luhansk, and control over Zaporizhzhia NPP, while Ukraine seeks to freeze the conflict along the current front line, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia's stance remains unchanged.
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In Abu Dhabi, the first day of negotiations on the end of the Russian-Ukraine war was concluded, in which delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States participated.
The Kremlin assured on Wednesday that he would "continue" his offensive in Ukraine, as long as Kiev did not accept its terms, as Russian, Ukrainian and American emissaries met in the United Arab Emirates for a new round of talks.
The delegations of Russia, the United States and Ukraine return to the negotiating table in Abu Dhabi after one of the biggest Russian attacks during the cold winter. Kiev delegation leader Rutem Umerov announced the beginning of talks past 12 noon in Ukraine. According to Umerov: “The negotiation process began in tripartite format: Ukraine, the US and Russia. Next, work will be done in separate groups by areas, after which a new joint synchroni…
Representatives of Russia and Ukraine continue their negotiations in Abu Dhabi to mediate the US. Meanwhile, Russia continues to attack Ukraine.
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