Abu Dhabi / Davos, Jan 23, 2026 — Ukraine, Russia and the United States are set to hold the first ever trilateral talks aimed at addressing the nearly four-year war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced ahead of the meeting in the United Arab Emirates.
The two-day discussions are scheduled for January 23–24 in Abu Dhabi, bringing representatives from all three sides together for the first time since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Zelenskyy revealed the plan during a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he also held talks with US President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy described the trilateral meeting as a crucial step forward and said that while it may appear modest at the technical level, it is “better than not having any dialogue.” He expressed hope that the discussions could pave the way toward de-escalation and eventual peace.
Officials from the US have already been moving between capitals in preparation. Following Zelenskyy’s Davos meeting with Trump, US representatives were scheduled to travel to Moscow before proceeding to Abu Dhabi for the talks. While details of the format and agenda remain limited, the goal is to explore possible compromises and confidence-building measures that could reduce hostilities.
International reactions highlight the significance of the meeting. Some analysts see this as a rare opportunity to bring the three key parties into direct diplomatic engagement, even as core issues—including territorial disputes and security guarantees—remain unresolved.
Zelenskyy has also underscored the need for Russia to show willingness to compromise, saying that meaningful progress will require readiness from all sides. He further noted that talks are happening because Ukraine continues to push for peace and security even amid intense pressure on the battlefield.
As delegates gather in the UAE, global attention will be on whether the talks can deliver concrete steps toward ending the long and devastating conflict, or if deep disagreements will limit their impact.
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