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Ukraine and Russia Restart Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict

1/31/2026

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On January 31, 2026, Kirill Dmitriev of the Kremlin began negotiations in Miami.
They followed trilateral talks that ended January 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine says the prior discussions were constructive and aimed at ending the war.
Ukraine seeks talks on territories along the current line, and Russia demands withdrawal from Donetsk Oblast.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Donetsk's status remains a central unresolved issue.

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Story summary

On January 31, 2026, Kirill Dmitriev of the Kremlin began negotiations in Miami.
They followed trilateral talks that ended January 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi.
Ukraine says the prior discussions were constructive and aimed at ending the war.
Ukraine seeks talks on territories along the current line, and Russia demands withdrawal from Donetsk Oblast.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Donetsk's status remains a central unresolved issue.