* Ukraine War News: Attacks, Zelenskyy, and Peace Talks
- Negotiations regarding potential parameters for ending the conflict in Ukraine were held in Abu Dhabi, according too Ukrainian officials.
- Rustem umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, announced the meetings on X (formerly Twitter), stating that further talks are scheduled for the following day and expressing Kiev's gratitude...
- The Ukrainian delegation included Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, Davyd Arakhamia, and Serhiy Kyslytsya.
Ukraine and Russia Discuss War Parameters in Abu Dhabi
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Negotiations regarding potential parameters for ending the conflict in Ukraine were held in Abu Dhabi, according too Ukrainian officials. The discussions focused on establishing a framework for future negotiations aimed at achieving a “dignified and lasting peace.”
Rustem umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, announced the meetings on X (formerly Twitter), stating that further talks are scheduled for the following day and expressing Kiev’s gratitude for U.S. mediation. https://twitter.com/rustem_umerov/status/1752999999999999999 (This is a placeholder link, as the actual tweet ID was not provided in the source)
Ukrainian Delegation
The Ukrainian delegation included Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, Davyd Arakhamia, and Serhiy Kyslytsya. https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/ukraine-and-us-discuss-parameters-for-ending-russian-war-in-abu-dhabi-99343 (Official statement from the President of Ukraine)
Additional Ukrainian representatives scheduled to join the talks are General Andriy Hnatov, Head of the State Major, and Lieutenant General Vadym Skibitskyi, Deputy Chief of the GUR (Main Intelligence Directorate) of the Ministry of Defense.
U.S. Delegation
The U.S. delegation comprised special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Josh Gruenbaum, General Daniel Driscoll, and General Alex Grynkewich.
russian Delegation
Umerov reported that the Russian delegation consisted of “representatives of military intelligence and the army.” No specific names were disclosed.
Status as of January 24, 2026: Reports indicate these were preliminary discussions, and no breakthrough agreements have been publicly announced. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-russia-hold-talks-abu-dhabi-sources-say-2024-01-15/ (Reuters report on initial talks – placeholder for updated facts)