(Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal. Ushakov noted that Trump’s envoys informed Putin about Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy, as well as earlier discussions they had with Ukrainian and European officials. The Kremlin talks that he described as “frank, constructive” and “fruitful” began when it was just before midnight in Moscow and lasted nearly four hours. Addressing the World Economic Forum after meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy listed a litany of grievances and criticisms of Europe. Ushakov, the Kremlin aide, confirmed that a Russian delegation will take part in Friday’s meeting in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi.

Source: ABC News January 23, 2026 21:21 UTC