Putin Meets Trump Envoys: Is the Ukraine Peace Deal Within Reach in 2026?
Vladimir Putin met Trump's envoys in Moscow to discuss ending the Ukraine war. With a trilateral summit set for Abu Dhabi, explore the key hurdles and the potential for a 2026 peace deal.
The handshakes were warm, but the terms remain ice-cold. On January 22, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys at the Kremlin in a high-stakes midnight session. According to Reuters, the meeting focused on a strategic plan to end the nearly four-year-old war in Ukraine.
Key Hurdles for the Putin Trump Envoys Ukraine Peace Deal
The primary friction point remains the question of territory. Putin has demanded that Ukraine surrender the 20% of the Donetsk region it still controls. President Zelenskyy, however, has steadfastly refused to cede land that has been defended at a massive human cost. Furthermore, Russia continues to insist on Ukraine renouncing its NATO ambitions and the total absence of NATO troops on Ukrainian soil post-deal.
The war has to end. They would be 'stupid' if they failed to come together and get a deal done.
The Abu Dhabi Summit: A New Trilateral Format
In a breakthrough development, negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are scheduled to hold their first-ever trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi this coming Friday and Saturday. While the territorial dispute persists, Zelenskyy noted that terms for security guarantees and economic recovery are nearly finalized, signaling that the architecture for a post-war order is being built.
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