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US, Ukraine, Russia to Hold Key Trilateral Talks in UAE, Zelenskyy Announces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a trilateral meeting between US, Ukrainian, and Russian officials will be held in the United Arab Emirates. The announcement followed his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, which both described as positive. Zelenskyy noted the "last mile" of negotiations is very difficult, while a US envoy indicated talks are down to one issue, reportedly related to territory. The developments signal intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Key Points: US-Ukraine-Russia Trilateral Meeting Set in UAE

  • Trilateral meeting set in UAE
  • Zelenskyy & Trump meet at Davos
  • Talks down to one key issue
  • Zelenskyy criticizes European inaction
  • Trump unveils 'Board of Peace'
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US, Ukraine, Russia officials to hold trilateral meeting in UAE: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy announces upcoming US-Ukraine-Russia talks in UAE aimed at ending the war, following his meeting with Trump at Davos.

"The war has to end. We hope it's going to end. There are a lot of people being killed. - Donald Trump"

Davos, January 22

A trilateral meeting between US, Ukrainian and Russian officials is scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday, signalling that efforts aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are intensifying. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelenskyy said the two-day meeting will be held on Friday and Saturday.

The announcement came as US President Donald Trump met Zelenskyy on the sidelines of WEF in Davos on Thursday. Trump said he had a good meeting with the Ukrainian President, but noted that there's still "a ways to go" toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

"The war has to end," Trump said after the meeting. "We hope it's going to end. There are a lot of people being killed."

"It's an ongoing process," Trump added. "Everybody wants to have the war end."

Zelenskyy also described the meeting as "positive," adding that was "enough" to say about it.

He said the "last mile" of negotiations "is very difficult."

"During any dialogue with any president, I have to defend the interests of my country. That's why the dialogue is maybe, it's not simple," he said. "But it was today. It was positive."

According to CNN, US envoy Steve Witkoff said negotiations to end Russia's war were "down to one issue," with a European official confirming it was related to territory.

Meanwhile, Zelenskyy's remarks came after his WEF speech in which he criticised European leaders for what he described as inaction over the war in Ukraine, drawing a comparison with Europe's reaction in recent days on Greenland.

Trump also spoke about developments regarding Greenland, saying negotiations currently give the US "total access" for defence. The report noted that Trump had earlier announced that a framework of a deal on Greenland had been formed, while ruling out military force and new tariffs on European nations opposing his ambitions.

Earlier, Trump unveiled his "Board of Peace," with fewer than 20 countries attending the signing ceremony. Trump said he wants the board, tasked with rebuilding Gaza and resolving global conflicts, to work with the United Nations, even as he criticised the UN.

Trump also described Gaza as a "beautiful piece of property" while speaking about reconstruction of the war-hit strip.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The "last mile" being difficult is an understatement. The territorial issue is the core. While we watch from India, this conflict has already impacted global food and fuel prices so much. A resolution would bring stability, which our economy desperately needs.
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Arjun K
Interesting to see UAE's role. They are becoming a key mediator, much like how India often positions itself. But calling Gaza a "beautiful piece of property" is in very poor taste, Mr. Trump. It's a humanitarian crisis, not a real estate listing.
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Sarah B
Zelenskyy criticising European inaction is valid. The world can't afford another prolonged war. Hope the talks are fruitful. From an Indian perspective, our foreign policy of strategic autonomy seems wise as these global power dynamics shift.
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Vikram M
Trump's "Board of Peace" with less than 20 countries? And he criticises the UN? Sounds more like a publicity stunt. Real peace needs inclusive dialogue, not exclusive clubs. India's voice for the Global South is crucial here.
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Karthik V
The mention of Greenland access for US defence in the same breath as Ukraine talks is concerning. Great powers are always negotiating on multiple chessboards. India must stay focused on its own strategic interests and not get sidelined.

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