Ukraine Russia Peace Talks 2026: Negotiators Head to UAE as Cities Freeze
Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia head to the UAE for peace talks on January 23, 2026. Get the latest on the Ukraine Russia peace talks 2026, energy crisis, and international reactions.
The missiles are still flying, but the diplomatic gears are finally turning. On January 23, 2026, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that his team is traveling to the UAE for critical talks with both Russian and U.S. delegations. It's a high-stakes moment following a flurry of activity at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Ukraine Russia Peace Talks 2026: Diplomacy Amidst the Cold
The Kremlin announced that President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, late Thursday to review a potential peace plan. While President Donald Trump insists both sides want a deal, European allies are showing signs of discomfort. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed deep concerns about including Putin in a "Board of Peace," citing the ongoing bombardment of European soil.
A Frozen Frontline and Energy Crisis
On the ground, the humanitarian situation is worsening. Ukraine's energy grid has reached its most critical point since November 2022. In Kyiv, 2,600 apartment buildings remain without heat as temperatures plummet to -10°C. Recent strikes in Kryvyi Rih injured 12 people, including four children, while Russian forces reportedly downed 31 drones overnight.
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