Zelenskyy: New Ukraine-US-Russia Trilateral Talks Set for Feb 4 in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine, the United States, and Russia are set to resume trilateral negotiations on February 4–5 in Abu Dhabi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on X. This follows an initial round of talks held January 23–24—the first publicly confirmed direct discussions among Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington regarding the U.S.-led peace initiative. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s readiness for in-depth dialogue, expressing hope that these negotiations will bring a genuine end to the nearly four-year war. Meanwhile, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Jared Kushner in Florida—described by both sides as ‘constructive,’ though no details were disclosed. Diplomatic efforts remain fraught, especially over territorial disputes: Russia insists Ukrainian forces withdraw from parts of Donetsk region still under Kyiv’s control. Notably, the Kremlin announced a temporary pause in strikes on Kyiv—extended until February 1—at former U.S. President Donald Trump’s request to foster favorable conditions for negotiations.