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U.S. Joins Russia and Ukraine in First Trilateral Peace Talks

Ukraine, Russia and the United States have convened in Abu Dhabi for the first trilateral talks since the war began, with territorial concessions the central sticking point as envoys push for a negotiated pathway to reduce the fighting

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200 million - People in the path of the massive U.S. winter storm

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"This is a big one" — National Weather Service director

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U.S. Joins Russia and Ukraine in First Trilateral Peace Talks

Trilateral negotiations among Russia, Ukraine and the United States have convened in Abu Dhabi. Territory issues and the basic terms of any ceasefire or concessions are the central disputes being discussed as envoys seek a breakthrough.

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"I want to thank President Aliyev of Azerbaijan, and Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia for upholding the Peace Agreement we signed last August. This was a nasty War, 1 of 8 that I have ended, but now we have Prosperity and Peace. In February, Vice President Vance will travel to both Countries to build on our Peace efforts, and advance…"