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23.01.2026

The Day of the Abu Dhabi Buffer Zone Proposal

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It displays 147 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.01.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Abu Dhabi Buffer Zone Proposal
⌨The Russian editorial agenda on January 23 shifted from high-level Kremlin diplomacy to the technical onset of trilateral peace negotiations. The day began with state media emphasizing the 'frank' and 'confidential' nature of a four-hour marathon meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Editors framed this encounter as the final preparation for a formal diplomatic track, with state outlets and Meduza alike reporting Russia’s agreement to join the U.S. and Ukraine for talks in the UAE.
By afternoon, priority moved to Abu Dhabi, where the Russian delegation, led by Kirill Dmitriev, met with American and Ukrainian counterparts. Major outlets like TASS and RBC highlighted the 'Anchorage formula' and the specific discussion of creating monitored buffer zones. While state media projected diplomatic momentum, independent and English-language sources underscored the Kremlin’s rigid demand: no peace without Ukraine ceding the Donbas. Domestically, editors balanced this with reports on the withdrawal of Greenland-based Finnish troops and new restrictive measures requiring Russians abroad to declare second citizenships.
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00:26 (21:26)⇢Kushner and Witkoff Enter the Kremlin

⌨Russian state and business media have converged on the late-evening arrival of Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin for direct talks with Vladimir Putin (Vesti, Lenta.ru, NTV.ru, TASS, RBC.ru, Meduza). Editorial priorities emphasize that these negotiations focus on a Ukrainian settlement. Simultaneously, RIA Novosti highlights unexpected American demands, while RT amplifies reports of a separate US-Hamas deal involving disarmament.
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04:38 (01:38)⇢Trilateral Peace Dialogue Acceptance

⌨Russian media are focusing on the conclusion of marathon negotiations in the Kremlin between Vladimir Putin and a US delegation led by Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner (TASS, NTV.ru, Interfax.ru, Lenta.ru, RBC.ru). State and pro-government outlets emphasize the length of the meeting, which lasted over three hours, and Russia’s subsequent agreement to participate in trilateral peace talks with the US and Ukraine (Meduza, RBC.ru, The Moscow Times).
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В Кремле сообщили о результатах переговоров Путина и Уиткоффа

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RIA Novosti

Путин и Уиткофф обсудили российско-американские отношения и конфликт на Украине

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08:13 (05:13)⇢Four Hours of Frankness in the Kremlin

⌨Russian media emphasize the outcome of the four-hour Kremlin meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steven Witkoff (Vesti, NTV.ru, Interfax.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, RBC.ru). State and pro-government outlets characterize the talks as 'extremely frank,' focusing on the 'Anchorage formula' and a peace settlement. Concurrently, RT and Lenta.ru highlight Donald Trump's diplomatic pressure on Ukraine and Canada, reinforcing a narrative of U.S.-led realignment.
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RIA Novosti

"Потеряли дар речи". Германия срывает военный план Запада

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11:22 (08:22)⇢The Inevitability of the Donbas Concession

⌨Russian editorial priorities have shifted from the duration of the Kremlin meeting to its concrete territorial outcomes. State and pro-government outlets emphasize that a settlement is impossible without Ukraine ceding the Donbas, following four hours of 'frank' talks with U.S. envoy Witkoff (The Moscow Times, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Vesti). Concurrently, media are tracking a proposed trilateral summit in the UAE and the potential 'Anchorage formula' for peace (RBC.ru, Interfax.ru, RIA Novosti).
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RIA Novosti

Песков рассказал о предстоящих переговорах российской и украинской делегаций в ОАЭ

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RIA Novosti

Песков рассказал о предстоящих переговорах российской, украинской и американской делегаций в ОАЭ

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RIA Novosti

Песков рассказал о предстоящих переговорах представителей Москвы, Киева и Вашингтона в ОАЭ

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13:30 (10:30)⇢The Abu Dhabi Trilateral Horizon

⌨Russian media emphasize the transition from Kremlin negotiations to scheduled trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi. State outlets focus on the 'frank' nature of the Putin-Witkoff dialogue and its focus on the 'Anchorage formula' (RBC.ru, TASS, RIA Novosti, Kommersant). Meanwhile, pro-government reports highlight Victor Orban's criticism of Zelensky's Davos rhetoric, framing the Ukrainian leader as increasingly isolated from the emerging US-Russian diplomatic track (Vesti, Lenta.ru).
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RIA Novosti

Песков рассказал о предстоящих переговорах Москвы, Киева и Вашингтона в ОАЭ

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16:38 (13:38)⇢Abu Dhabi Diplomatic Horizon Approaches

⌨Russian media outlets are prioritizing the logistics of the upcoming trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi involving the US and Ukraine (Interfax.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). While state-aligned sources emphasize the focus on security issues and the 'Anchorage formula' (RT, Vesti), the Kremlin maintains a layer of deniability regarding unofficial meetings (TASS). Independent outlets concurrently highlight domestic demographic failures and intensified surveillance of citizens abroad (The Moscow Times, Meduza).
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RIA Novosti

"Потеряли дар речи". Германия срывает военный план Запада

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RIA Novosti

В ОАЭ начались переговоры делегаций России, США и Украины

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18:46 (15:46)⇢Abu Dhabi Trilateral Dialogue Commences

⌨Russian media are pivoting from the Kremlin summit to the formal commencement of trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi involving Russia, the US, and Ukraine (TASS, Interfax.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Kommersant). While state outlets focus on the logistical start of these talks, independent and international sources highlight Moscow's persistent territorial demands regarding the Donbas (The Moscow Times) and domestic issues like discrimination within the 'Akhmat' special forces (Svoboda.org).
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RIA Novosti

В ОАЭ проходят переговоры делегаций России, США и Украины

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20:56 (17:56)⇢Abu Dhabi Buffer Zone Deliberations

⌨Russian media report on the specific details emerging from the trilateral Abu Dhabi negotiations between Russia, the US, and Ukraine (TASS, NTV.ru, Vesti, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, Interfax.ru). Editors are focusing on the discussion of buffer zones and a two-day timeframe (Vesti, RBC.ru, Kommersant). While state outlets emphasize diplomatic momentum, independent sources highlight Russia's firm demands for the Donbas (The Moscow Times).
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RIA Novosti

Переговоры делегаций России, США и Украины в Абу-Даби продолжаются более трех часов

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RIA Novosti

Первый день переговоров России, США и Украины в Абу-Даби завершился, сообщили СМИ

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RIA Novosti

Первый день переговоров делегаций России, США и Украины в ОАЭ завершился

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