Hosted by Abu Dhabi, representatives from Russia, Ukraine and the United States sat down for talks on ending the war in Ukraine for the first time.

If the United States under President Trump starts acting as if it’s Russia, where does that leave President Vladimir V. Putin?

A round of the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States since the start of the war has ended in Abu Dhabi (UAE). They will continue on January 24, "Suspilne" reported.

OPINION: The person who no doubt most enjoyed President Trump's Davos speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin, was not in attendance.

Vladimir Putin has been careful to avoid antagonizing Donald Trump as he seeks a favorable outcome in Ukraine.

Putin and Netanyahu discussed developments in the Middle East and Iran in a phone call on Friday, Russia said.

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Greenland's ownership was not Russia's concern and that the United States and Denmark - whose historical treatment of the island he criticised - should sort the matter out between themselves.

Donald Trump’s actions, including his aggressive stance on annexing Greenland, are causing significant shifts in global security dynamics, particularly for Europe.