Kremlin calls talks on 'complex issues' in peace process progress
U.S. President's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Russian dictator's advisor Yuri Ushakov and Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov in Moscow, January 22, 2026 (Photo: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS)
Russia considers the start of expert-level dialogue on complex issues in potential peace talks to be “progress,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing, according to Russian state media on Jan. 28.
He said the Kremlin views direct contacts between Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi “positively.” Trilateral work within expert groups is currently underway, the dictator’s spokesperson said.
Peskov also repeated that talks on Ukraine are “complex,” but that progress will depend on the “constructiveness” of the parties.
Trilateral talks in the UAE
On Dec. 23 and 24, trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia on ending the war were held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the talks were constructive, with discussions focused primarily on possible parameters for ending the war.
U.S. officials believe the trilateral talks “exceeded expectations,” saying the atmosphere in the room was “very optimistic, positive and constructive.” According to media reports, no decisions on territorial issues have yet been made, but some progress was achieved in discussions of military-related issues.
On Jan. 26, Zelenskyy said a new trilateral meeting would take place on Feb. 1.
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