Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - 'Just a show': Ukrainians believe Russia wants war, not talks

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2026-01-27

Hours after Russian and Ukrainian negotiators ended their first round of peace talks in the United Arab Emirates last Friday, Russian forces pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles. The bombardment knocked out lighting and heating to Ukrainians in freezing temperatures, but it also sent a signal, according to Kyiv, of Russia's true intention: to fight on. "Peace efforts? Trilateral meeting in the UAE? Diplomacy? For Ukrainians, thi......

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