Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says key issues must be prepared ahead of the next round of talks, while the Kremlin cautions it is too early to draw conclusions. The White House says US President Donald Trump will continue efforts to push for peace in Ukraine.


Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says some issues need to be prepared for next meeting

President Donald Trump has ordered a large US naval task force, including an aircraft carrier strike group, toward the Middle East near Iran amid escalating tensions with Iran. 


US Iran Tensions: Trump Sends Armada Near Iran As He Weighs Military Options Amid Rising Tensions

Russia-Ukraine War: As temperatures drop sharply, the winter war is intensifying with Moscow and Kyiv pounding each other across multiple frontlines. The recent escalation comes after failed talks in UAE over the last weekend. Meanwhile, energy has become a parallel front in this war as EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing has warned Russia to stop using energy supplies as a political weapon. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Territory emerges as biggest obstacle in Ukraine peace talks

Russia-Ukraine War: As temperatures drop sharply, the winter war is intensifying with Moscow and Kyiv pounding each other across multiple frontlines. The recent escalation comes after failed talks in UAE over the last weekend. Meanwhile, energy has become a parallel front in this war as EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing has warned Russia to stop using energy supplies as a political weapon

Russia & Ukraine Continue to Trade Fire & Fury Across Multiple Fronts

The United States has described the latest Ukraine–Russia talks as a “big step” towards ending the war, signalling cautious optimism around renewed diplomatic efforts. However, the Kremlin has said any agreement to end the conflict would require Ukraine to withdraw from the Donbas region, a condition Kyiv has consistently rejected. 


Russia-Ukraine War: US Calls Ukraine–Russia Talks A Big Step As Kremlin Sets Donbas Condition | WION

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly taken refuge in a fortified underground bunker in Tehran amid escalating tensions with the United States, according to media reports. 


US-Iran Tensions: Iran On War Alert As Khamenei Reportedly Shelters In Bunker Amid US Strike Fears

The Kremlin has ruled out any talks with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying Moscow will simply wait for her to leave office.

Russia Says It Will Not Discuss Anything With EU's Policy Chief Kallas 

The first three-way peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US have ended in Abu Dhabi with no apparent breakthrough, as fighting rages.

US Says Decision to Hold Second Round of Talks a Good Step

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine and Russia wrapped up constructive trilateral peace talks with the US in Abu Dhabi, scheduling the next round for February 1 amid ongoing debates over Donbas territory.


Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Hails 'Constructive' Talks, Next Russia Meet Feb 1

Russia unleashed a massive drone barrage on Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, with Ukrainian officials reporting 396 drones launched in a "night of terror," killing at least one and injuring several as the two largest cities reeled under relentless assault.



Russia-Ukraine War: 396 Drones Rain on Kyiv, Kharkiv, 1 Dead in Night of Horror

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi have concluded with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters for ending the war”.

Trilateral Meeting in Abu Dhabi Concludes, Zelensky Calls Talks 'Constructive'

BREAKING: Zelensky Says Talks With Russia Constructive, Further Negotiations

US says it will roll back additional 25% tariffs as Indian scale back Russian crude purchases but market data gives US a reality check.

US Says It Will Roll Back Additional 25% Tariffs as Indian Scale Back Russian Crude Purchases

Trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have resumed in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Moscow launched over 370 drones and 21 missiles, targeting cities including Kyiv. The talks aim to address conflict resolution and explore diplomatic solutions amid ongoing military assaults

Trilateral Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi as Zelensky Reports Massive Russian Attacks

The United States, Russia, and Ukraine have held their first direct peace talks amid efforts to end the ongoing war. During the discussions, Moscow reportedly insisted that Ukraine vacate the eastern Donbas region, a key point of contention.

US, Russia, Ukraine Hold First Direct Peace Talks as Moscow Presses Donbas Demand

Russian President Vladimir Putin Warns Russian Troops Will Strike Ukraine Until Peace Deal is Sealed.

Putin Warns Russian Troops Will Strike Ukraine Until Peace Deal Sealed | WION

The United Arab Emirates has hosted trilateral talks on the Ukraine war involving representatives from Russia, Ukraine and the United States, according to reports. The discussions come amid ongoing fighting and diplomatic efforts to explore de-escalation and humanitarian issues.


UAE Hosts Trilateral Talks On Ukraine War Between Russia, Ukraine And US | WION

Tensions between the United States and Iran are rising as Washington moves a major naval force described by President Donald Trump as an “armada” toward the Gulf amid renewed unrest and warnings from Tehran. The deployment, including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and associated warships, is part of a precautionary posture in response to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests and concerns about its nuclear activities, according to US officials. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned they have their “finger on the trigger”, heightening the risk of miscalculation. Diplomatic channels remain open even as both sides reinforce their positions.


US Armada Locked On Iran As Tensions Escalate In Middle East | WION

Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are holding trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Ukraine confirming that a deal on US security guarantees is ready. The discussions focus on territorial issues, conflict resolution, and measures to prevent escalation.


Trilateral Peace Talks Held in Abu Dhabi Amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia-Ukraine War:Putin Vows Russia Will Strike Ukraine Until Peace Terms Are Finalised 

The U.S., Ukraine, and Russia have launched their first direct peace talks on Ukraine, focusing on Moscow’s demand for control over Donbas under the latest U.S. peace plan. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted territorial disputes as the main obstacle to reaching an agreement.

US-Ukraine-Russia Talks: Moscow Insists Ukraine Vacate Eastern Donbas Region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Davos World Economic Forum on January 22, 2026, expressing optimism that Trump-Putin dialogue could end the Russia-Ukraine war, ahead of trilateral US-Russia-Ukraine talks in the UAE.



Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky-Trump Davos Meet Boosts Ukraine Peace Hopes

Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers conducted a scheduled patrol over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea on January 22-23, 2026, escorted by Su-35S and Su-30SM fighters amid ongoing Ukraine peace talks with U.S. envoys.


Russian Bombers Patrol Baltic Sea Amid Putin-U.S. Talks

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