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Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Collapse Amid Renewed Attacks

2/10/2026

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Russia, Ukraine, and the United States ended peace talks in Abu Dhabi after three hours with little progress.
A day before the talks, Russia attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure, breaking a temporary cease-fire.
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, criticized Russia for prioritizing attacks over diplomacy.
The negotiations included an exchange of 314 prisoners that did not produce a breakthrough.

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Russia, Ukraine, and the United States ended peace talks in Abu Dhabi after three hours with little progress.
A day before the talks, Russia attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure, breaking a temporary cease-fire.
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, criticized Russia for prioritizing attacks over diplomacy.
The negotiations included an exchange of 314 prisoners that did not produce a breakthrough.