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LIVE UPDATES: Second Day of Russia–Ukraine–US Talks in Abu Dhabi Concludes
Senior teams from three countries landed in Abu Dhabi on Friday after Trump’s Davos meeting with Zelensky and Witkoff’s late-night talks with Putin in Moscow.
Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine
Moscow Court ‘Deletes’ Ruling Confirming Ukraine Marines Sank Russian Flagship
The official Kremlin narrative is that the cruiser Moskva went down with heavy loss of life because of on-board fires in rough seas and that Ukrainian anti-ship missiles never hit anything.
Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine
NATO’s New Front Line: Drones, Cables, Cold Wars in High North
Analysts warn that Russia’s war in Ukraine has turned the Arctic into NATO’s next test of deterrence – where uncrewed systems, hybrid sabotage and fading satellite signals may decide the balance.
Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine
‘Last Mile’ Moves to Desert: Ukraine Peace Talks Hit Abu Dhabi After Midnight Kremlin Huddle
After seven visits to the Kremlin, Trump’s envoys are betting a three-way sit-down in the UAE can finally turn a “cordial” midnight talk into a signed ceasefire.
Jan. 23, 2026
Ukraine
US, Ukraine and Russia May Hold Energy Truce Talks, Again, in UAE
Sources told the FT that this week’s trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi are likely to include a proposal for an energy truce, but officials said neither the Ukrainian nor Russian side are likely to agree.
Jan. 23, 2026
Germany
Germany Summons Russian Ambassador, Expels Alleged Spy in Russian Embassy
The full ramifications of Wednesday’s arrest of Ilona W., the Berlin woman accused of passing military information about Ukraine to Moscow, are yet to be fully understood.
Jan. 22, 2026
Russia
France Seizes Suspected Russian Shadow Oil Tanker in Mediterranean
French President Emmanuel Macron said the country’s navy boarded an oil tanker suspected of ferrying Russian oil on Thursday as Kyiv calls for more actions to curb Moscow’s oil revenue.
Jan. 22, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Planning New Strikes on Energy, Nuclear Support Facilities, Ukraine Tells OSCE
During the current heating season, Russia has carried out 256 airstrikes against Ukraine’s energy and critical infrastructure. Since Jan. 11, energy facilities have been targeted almost daily.
Jan. 22, 2026
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
