Ukraine-Russia-US Peace Talks Amid Attacks
Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated Jan 24, 2026
The ongoing conflict and peace talks create uncertainty in global markets, particularly impacting defense and energy sectors. The continuation of Russian attacks during negotiations signals persistent geopolitical instability, which can lead to increased volatility in commodity prices and investor sentiment towards emerging markets.
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 31 overnight into Saturday, coinciding with a second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States. Russian drone attacks targeted Ukraine — Kyiv and Ukraine — Kharkiv, causing casualties. Officials from the Trump administration, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are participating in these talks, which are the first known instance of such trilateral engagement. The United Arab Emirates is hosting the discussions, aiming to find political solutions to the nearly four-year-old conflict. Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement that a peace deal is 'nearly ready,' significant obstacles, particularly territorial issues, remain unresolved. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a Ukraine settlement with US envoys prior to the talks, while Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Putin's order for missile strikes during the peace process.
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