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Ukraine and Russia Set for U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks

1/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ukraine and Russia will hold a second round of U.S.-brokered peace talks on February 1, after discussions in Abu Dhabi.
Zelenskyy described the initial talks as constructive despite Russian drone attacks that killed one and injured over 30.
Jared Kushner (U.S. envoy) and Steve Witkoff (U.S. envoy) participated, marking the first direct engagement between U.S. President Donald Trump's administration with both Ukraine and Russia.

History

Historical Context

The 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, signed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, eliminated 2,692 missiles and marked a significant thaw in Cold War tensions. Today, U.S.-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia reflect this historical context, as both nations navigate conflict resolution, potentially reshaping modern geopolitical dynamics akin to past arms control agreements.

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Story summary

Ukraine and Russia will hold a second round of U.S.-brokered peace talks on February 1, after discussions in Abu Dhabi.
Zelenskyy described the initial talks as constructive despite Russian drone attacks that killed one and injured over 30.
Jared Kushner (U.S. envoy) and Steve Witkoff (U.S. envoy) participated, marking the first direct engagement between U.S. President Donald Trump's administration with both Ukraine and Russia.

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