Second day of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine held in Abu Dhabi

Published February 5, 2026 6:01am ET



Representatives from Ukraine and Russia met for a second day in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to attempt to agree on a peace deal to end the war between the two countries. Discussions are being brokered by U.S. representatives, including special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, and Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe.

Witkoff and Kushner were instrumental in negotiating the 2025 Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas. 

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