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Zelenskiy says date or location of next round of US-brokered peace talks could change

Zelenskiy cited changes in U.S. envoy participation and U.S.-Iran tensions as reasons the next peace talks' date or location may shift, impacting diplomatic efforts.

  • On January 30, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the date or location of the next U.S.-mediated Ukraine-Russia talks could change, citing tensions involving the United States and Iran.
  • Planned for Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the follow-up round faces uncertainty as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would not attend.
  • Stressing participation, Zelenskiy noted on Friday that it is vital all agreed participants attend the meeting because they expect feedback, adding recent developments could likely affect the timing.
  • Seeking security assurances, Zelenskiy pressed for a clear EU timeline, saying fast-track accession and government reforms are crucial for Ukraine's postwar security guarantees.
  • By the end of 2026, Zelenskiy expects implementation of main steps and said Ukraine will be technically ready for EU membership in 2027.
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Zelenskiy says date or location of next round of US-brokered peace talks could change

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that the date or location of the next round of U.S.-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia on how to end the war could change.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that the date of trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, the United States and Russia could be changed.

"It is very important to us that everyone we have agreed with is present at the meeting, because everyone expects feedback"

The time or place where new talks between Russia and Ukraine are to be held may be changed, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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