The first day of trilateral talks on Ukraine being held in Abu Dhabi has ended on 23 January 2026. In these important talks, the main focus was on the parameters and process of negotiation to end the war. The talks began on Friday and will continue on Saturday, January 24.
Who is involved in the conversation?
Minister of Defense representing Ukraine Rustem Umerov Are doing. intelligence chief with Kyrylo Budanov and of the General Staff Andrei Hnatov are also present. special envoy from usa Steve Witkoff, Jared KushnerUS Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and general Alexus Grynkewich Are participating. Admiral from Russia Igor Kostyukovinvestment angel Kirill DmitrievPresident’s Aide Yuri Ushakov and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov Are included. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hosting the talks, which Emirates Palace Or Al Shati Palace Are happening in.
What is the main objective of negotiations?
The purpose of these technical-level talks is to promote dialogue and find a political solution to the Ukraine crisis. In this the criteria for ending the war, Donbass In regional issues (Russia is demanding Ukraine’s withdrawal from the region), from the Trump-Putin meeting “Anchorage formula“, and there are talks on security guarantees after the war.
Had such meetings taken place before?
Before these talks on 22 January Davos Trump-Zelensky meeting took place in. Moreover, on 22-23 January Moscow US ambassador to Steve Witkoff There was also a conversation with Putin.
What was the result of the first day’s talks?
White House Has described the first day’s talks as “productive”.
Kremlin also talked about some progress, but for a regional solution “Anchorage formula“Insisted on implementing. Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov Said that the parameters and next steps to end the war were discussed in the talks. No major success has been announced yet. Russia Donbass but emphasizing control and NATO/Rejects European peacekeepers. Russian attacks continue in Ukraine.
