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Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi: U.S., Russia, Ukraine Seek Peace

1/26/2026

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Zelensky Seeks Peace

Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States met in Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks, the first since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine seeks peace and increased U.S. military support, while President Volodymyr Zelensky remains cautious about the outcomes.
Key issues include territorial disputes over the eastern Donbas region that Russia demands, and discussions on U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, though details remain unclear.

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Zelensky Seeks Peace

Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States met in Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks, the first since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine seeks peace and increased U.S. military support, while President Volodymyr Zelensky remains cautious about the outcomes.
Key issues include territorial disputes over the eastern Donbas region that Russia demands, and discussions on U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine, though details remain unclear.

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