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26-01-2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that trilateral peace talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi concluded constructively, discussing possible parameters for ending the war. The talks, which included U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, marked the first known instance of officials from the Trump administration engaging with both countries to end Moscow's nearly 4-year-old invasion. While progress was made, sensitive issues like territorial disputes remain unresolved. A potential next round of talks is scheduled for the following week.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, United States, Abu Dhabi, Steve Witkoff • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-01-2026
The first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US were held in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step forward in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff characterized the talks as 'constructive' and 'very constructive,' respectively. The discussions focused on a revised 20-point plan addressing territory, economy, security, and other areas. Despite progress, the issue of territory remained a point of contention, with Russia demanding Ukraine's withdrawal from the Donbas region. The next round of talks is set for February 1 in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's readiness to move forward, while stressing that security guarantees, particularly bilateral agreements with the US, are crucial for post-war stability.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia, Ukraine, US, Abu Dhabi • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-01-2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described recent trilateral talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi as 'constructive', focusing on potential parameters for ending Moscow's war. The talks involved political and military representatives from all three sides and addressed security-related issues. Russia continues its strikes across Ukraine, targeting energy sectors, critical infrastructure, and residential areas. The European Commission is deploying emergency generators to help restore power to hospitals and critical services as over a million Ukrainians face outages amid freezing temperatures.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, United States, Russia, Ukraine, Abu Dhabi • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-01-2026
Russia launched a 'barbaric' attack on Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, during peace talks in Abu Dhabi, cutting power to 1.2 million buildings nationwide. Despite this, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said negotiations could resume as early as next week. The talks were described as 'productive' and 'constructive' by Washington and Zelenskyy, with a US official suggesting further meetings in Abu Dhabi. The Ukrainian foreign minister condemned the Russian attack, saying Putin's place was in a tribunal, not at a peace table. The UN human rights chief criticized Russia's targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Abu Dhabi, President Zelenskyy, President Putin • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform