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Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks

U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi seek to end four-year war despite ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes hitting Ukraine's energy infrastructure amid key territorial disputes.

  • 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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On February 4-5, the delegations of the United States, Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi held the second trilateral talks in order to advance efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

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The Ukraine negotiations in Abu Dhabi were said to have been »contentful and cosntructive«. They did not bring a breakthrough for peace after four years of war. After all, new talks were announced.

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The Russian Presidency, however, denounces attempts "to obstruct this process from the instigators of the war coming from Europe".

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Ukrainian and Russian negotiators, mediated by the United States, are continuing talks in Abu Dhabi today to try to find a solution to end the war in Ukraine. The head of the Ukrainian delegation, Rustem Umerov, announced that they will take place in the same format as on the first day. The Russian side reported on progress in the talks.

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Ukraine, Russia, US start second day of war talks

Ukraine and Russia on Thursday began a second day of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending a war sparked by Moscow's 2022 invasion of its pro-Western neighbour.

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