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Russia and U.S. Set for Key Ukraine Talks at Davos

1/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy, will meet U.S. officials including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff at Davos on January 20 to discuss a near-final 20-point Ukraine peace framework.
Moscow remains firm on key issues, notably Donetsk Oblast.
The World Economic Forum will host Ukraine–U.S. talks on post-war security and recovery.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends Davos with more than 60 world leaders; the forum runs January 19–23.

History

Historical Context

The Normandy Format talks began in 2019 to address the Ukraine conflict, involving Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France. These discussions followed the 2014 Minsk Protocol, which aimed to cease hostilities in Donetsk Oblast, where over 13,000 lives were lost. As Kirill Dmitriev seeks a peace framework with U.S. officials at Davos, the outcome could reshape Ukraine's post-war security and international relations.

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Story summary

Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy, will meet U.S. officials including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff at Davos on January 20 to discuss a near-final 20-point Ukraine peace framework.
Moscow remains firm on key issues, notably Donetsk Oblast.
The World Economic Forum will host Ukraine–U.S. talks on post-war security and recovery.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends Davos with more than 60 world leaders; the forum runs January 19–23.

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