politics
January 26, 2026
Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday highlighted progress made by Russian, Ukrainian and American negotiators in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi, even as the path to achieving peace remains unclear.
TL;DR
- Trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US occurred for the first time in Abu Dhabi.
- Negotiators discussed parameters for ending the war, focusing on military and complex political matters.
- Future trilateral meetings are scheduled to continue conversations.
- Ukraine has a 100% ready document outlining security guarantees sought from the US.
- Territorial control, specifically of the Donbas region, remains a key sticking point.
- Russia demands Ukrainian forces withdraw from Donbas, aligning with a previous agreement between Putin and Trump.
- Ukraine insists on respecting its territorial integrity and rejects territorial concessions for peace.