Russia and Ukraine to hold joint peace talks with U.S. for first time
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Ukraine and Russia held joint peace talks Friday with the United States, the first trilateral meeting since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion nearly four years ago. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The talks in Abu Dhabi follow marathon overnight discussions at the Kremlin between President Donald Trump’s envoys and Vladimir Putin. Trump met earlier Thursday with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Main Idea: Russia and Ukraine held rare joint peace talks with the United States in Abu Dhabi as President Donald Trump pushed for a deal, but the main obstacle remains Russia’s demand for Ukrainian territory in the Donbas.
Key Points:
- The meeting was the first trilateral peace talk between the three sides since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.
- Trump said a deal may be close, while both Ukrainian and Russian officials said the talks were serious and would continue.
- The biggest dispute is the future of eastern Ukraine, especially the Donbas region, which Russia wants Ukraine to give up.
- Zelenskyy called the talks a step forward, but Kremlin officials said no long-term settlement is possible without a territorial deal.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A stalled deal could keep the war going, which may add pressure on US energy and food costs and keep markets uneasy.
Positive Impact
If Trump helps broker a real peace deal, US households and businesses could see lower inflation risks and less global uncertainty.
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Central U.S. political actor whose negotiations and public comments drive the article’s peace-talks focus.
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Central Russian leader whose meeting with U.S. envoys and territorial demands are a primary focus.
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Central Ukrainian leader participating in and commenting on the talks, with his position on territory a key focus.
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Kremlin spokesman stating Russia’s conditions and repeatedly clarifying Moscow’s stance.
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Named Trump envoy present in the Kremlin talks, making him part of the core diplomatic action.
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Named Trump envoy directly involved in the Kremlin discussions and the broader negotiation effort.
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Kremlin foreign policy adviser providing key readouts and framing Russia’s negotiating position.
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