Ukraine, Russia and US direct engagement talks in UAE

On January 25, 2026, Ukraine, Russia, and United States negotiators continued trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at negotiating terms to end the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Though formal agreements were not reached, discussions included territorial disagreements in eastern Ukraine and security arrangements. Russian drone and missile strikes continued to hit Ukrainian infrastructure during the talks, contributing to worsening humanitarian and energy crisis conditions amid the four-year conflict.