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Trilateral talks on Ukraine paused — Ushakov

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Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov stated that trilateral talks regarding Ukraine are currently on pause. He noted that no agreements for future rounds have been reached and suggested that the Ukrainian side has specific requirements to meet before negotiations can resume.

Propaganda risk 20%
Claims checked 3
Techniques found 1
Topics 2

Coverage spectrum

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What happened

A pause has been taken in trilateral talks on Ukraine, and no agreements have been reached regarding the next round of negotiations, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov told reporters.

Why it matters

"No one has spoken about negotiations for now.

Common ground

A pause has been taken, and no agreements have been reached on the next round," Ushakov said, adding that the talks "will probably resume," though the timing of it is unknown.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Selective Omission: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.


Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov stated that trilateral talks regarding Ukraine are currently on pause. He noted that no agreements for future rounds have been reached and suggested that the Ukrainian side has specific requirements to meet before negotiations can resume.

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Propaganda Score
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Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Selective Omission 70% confidence
Deliberately leaving out important context or facts that would change interpretation.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing selective omission helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 3 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A pause has been taken in trilateral talks on Ukraine”
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There is direct contradiction in the evidence. One source states the Kremlin suspended trilateral peace talks (Ushakov), while another source (The Guardian) reports that trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US have actually started in Abu Dhabi.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II. This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, …
https://liveuamap.com/en/2026/9-may-10-russia-has-paused-tri…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to Ushakov, after several rounds of trilateral talks in Geneva, no further contacts regarding Ukraine in this format were held.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4120909-kremlin-su…
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web search NEUTRAL — The UAE is hosting a rare set of trilateral talks, bringing together representatives of Russia, Ukraine, and the United States in Abu Dhabi. The talks have started today, and are scheduled to continue…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jan/23/ukraine-w…
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Claim 2: “no agreements have been reached regarding the next round of negotiations”
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The provided evidence does not contain a definitive statement regarding whether agreements for the next round of negotiations were reached or not. One source mentions a 'resumption of dialogue' in Istanbul, but does not specify the status of future round agreements.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day but, likewise, in Ukraine, because they were also a big part and factor of World War II. This Ceasefire will include a suspension of all kinetic activity, …
https://liveuamap.com/en/2026/9-may-10-russia-has-paused-tri…
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web search NEUTRAL — The protracted conflict in Ukraine appears to be approaching a pivotal moment. Negotiations aimed at ending the war have intensified, bringing together key players from Washington, Brussels, Kyiv, and…
https://arab.southfront.press/final-round-ukraine-negotiatio…
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web search NEUTRAL — On May 16, negotiations between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul— for the first time in three years. This essentially represents a resumption of dialogue that was interrupted in 2022 on Kyiv'…
https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/russia-considers-istanbul…
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Claim 3: “Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov told reporters”
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Multiple independent sources confirm Yury Ushakov's role as a Russian presidential aide and his activity in speaking to reporters/media regarding Ukraine negotiations and prisoner exchanges.
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web search NEUTRAL — Yuri Viktorovich Ushakov is a Russian senior diplomat who has served as the aide to the president of Russia on foreign policy issues since 2012. From 1998 to 2008, he was the Russian ambassador to the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_Ushakov
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web search NEUTRAL — Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov refused to comment on numerous statements and rumors regarding a possible appearance of US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky at negotiations…
https://tass.com/politics/1957651
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web search NEUTRAL — Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov has said that representatives of the Russian and Ukrainian special services discussed sensitive issues, including prisoner exchanges, in the UAE this week.
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-latest-putin-w…

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