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Historic Peace Talks Begin in UAE Amid Ukraine War

1/25/2026

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Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to take place in the United Arab Emirates, a rare meeting since the war began in 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States organized the talks on short notice and urged compromise.
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. envoy, stated the discussions would involve military working groups.
A Kremlin spokesperson confirmed that the first meeting of a trilateral security group would take place today in Abu Dhabi.

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Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to take place in the United Arab Emirates, a rare meeting since the war began in 2022.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States organized the talks on short notice and urged compromise.
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. envoy, stated the discussions would involve military working groups.
A Kremlin spokesperson confirmed that the first meeting of a trilateral security group would take place today in Abu Dhabi.