Published: Jan 26, 2026, 08:51 IST | Updated: Jan 26, 2026, 08:51 IST
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.