Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 30, 2026, that the next round of peace talks addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict may see changes to its originally planned schedule and location. The discussions, initially set for this Sunday in Abu Dhabi, face uncertainty amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of participation from all agreed parties, stating, "It is very important for us that everyone we reached agreements with attends this meeting." However, he acknowledged potential adjustments due to recent developments "in the situation with the U.S. and Iran," without providing specific details.
The Ukrainian leader firmly rejected Russia's proposal to hold high-level negotiations in Moscow, instead inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyiv. "I'm ready for any effective format to end the war. But in Moscow and Belarus that is simply impossible," Zelenskyy told reporters.
This comes after trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia concluded without breakthroughs in Abu Dhabi on January 23-24. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia's position on Thursday, stating Moscow remains the only acceptable venue for potential Putin-Zelenskyy talks.
