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Trump Envoys, Russia Discuss Ukraine Peace Amid Tensions

1/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys met with Russian officials in Davos on January 20 to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, with both sides describing the talks as constructive.
Steve Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriev highlighted the dialogue's positivity.
Ukraine's allies expressed concern about potential territorial concessions.
European leaders remain divided on engaging with Russia, with some advocating dialogue and others opposing it to avoid legitimizing Russia's territorial claims.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys met with Russian officials in Davos on January 20 to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, with both sides describing the talks as constructive.
Steve Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriev highlighted the dialogue's positivity.
Ukraine's allies expressed concern about potential territorial concessions.
European leaders remain divided on engaging with Russia, with some advocating dialogue and others opposing it to avoid legitimizing Russia's territorial claims.