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Russia warns on Ukraine war after "extremely frank" Putin talks with US

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Newest development Jan 26, 2026 · 4 reportsTalks with U.S. and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

The Trump envoys headed from Moscow to Abu Dhabi for trilateral negotiations on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

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    Russia warns on Ukraine war after "extremely frank" Putin talks with US

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    Talks with U.S. and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says

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  1. Newsweek

    Russia warns on Ukraine war after "extremely frank" Putin talks with US (opens Newsweek)

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    The Trump envoys headed from Moscow to Abu Dhabi for trilateral negotiations on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

  2. Local News 8

    US, Ukraine and Russia set for first trilateral talks of the war (opens Local News 8)

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    By Helen Regan, Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Ukrainian, United States and Russian negotiators will hold talks in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, marking the first known meeting to be attended by all three countries since Moscow’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

  3. Newsweek

    Russia-Ukraine live updates: trilateral talks set as US pushes end to war (opens Newsweek)

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    Zelensky confirms first US‑Russia‑Ukraine trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi as frozen assets dispute looms. Follow live.

  4. Los Angeles Times

    Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The talks follow a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days, from Switzerland to the Kremlin, even though serious obstacles remain between both sides.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Ukraine, Russia and U.S. to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion.

  6. UPI

    Talks between Russia, Ukraine, United States get underway in Abu Dhabi (opens UPI)

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    Hosted by Abu Dhabi, representatives from Russia, Ukraine and the United States sat down for talks on ending the war in Ukraine for the first time.

  7. Military.com

    Ukraine, Russia, US to Discuss Fraught Issue of Territorial Concessions in Abu Dhabi (opens Military.com)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region is a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi.

  8. Fox News

    Russia, Ukraine to discuss territory as Trump says both sides 'want to make a deal' (opens Fox News)

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    Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss territorial disputes, which have stood in the way of a deal to end the nearly four-year war.

  9. Al Jazeera

    Ukraine-Russia-US talks open in Abu Dhabi with territory as key issue (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy says territorial disputes will be central, but Russia must be ready to end war it started.

  10. The Guardian

    US, Ukraine and Russia delegations head to Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks of the war (opens The Guardian)

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    Friday’s meeting in Abu Dhabi comes after talks between Russian president Vladimir Putin, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner

  11. Breitbart News

    Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. Meet For Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi (opens Breitbart News)

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    Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are meeting for the first time under a new trilateral format to discuss possibilities for peace.

  12. The Columbian

    Ukraine, Russia, U.S. to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi (opens The Columbian)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the future of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region will be a key focus as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for

  13. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine updates: Peace talks put to test at UAE meeting (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    US, Russian and Ukrainian top teams are headed to Abu Dhabi, in the UAE, for talks on a peace plan. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the dispute over territory remains unresolved. DW has more.

  14. The Columbian

    Talks with U.S. and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says (opens The Columbian)

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    Negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are yielding apparent signs of progress, but major challenges remain on the path to a final settlement, a senior Kremlin official said Monday.

  15. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine updates: Kremlin says Abu Dhabi talks 'constructive' (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Moscow says trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine are set to continue next week, but key issues remain open. Germany and Latvia called for more action against Russian hybrid attacks and shadow fleet. DW has more.

  16. Oil Price

    Peace Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi as Ukraine War Grinds On (opens Oil Price)

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    The United States, Ukraine, and Russia are preparing to resume peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi, even as intense fighting, territorial disputes, and unresolved security guarantees continue to define the war.

  17. Newsweek

    Russia gives update on new Ukraine war talks in Abu Dhabi (opens Newsweek)

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    There are trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. in Abu Dhabi as the White House seeks to broker peace.

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