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As fighting rages, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators continue US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi after ‘productive’ first day.

Published On 5 Feb 2026

  • Ukraine, Russia and the United States are holding a second day of talks in Abu Dhabi as fighting rages on nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour.
  • Kyiv says the first day of negotiations was “substantive and productive”, though there was no apparent breakthrough and major differences remain.