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  "path": "/news/world/165730-russia-donbas-recognition-abu-dhabi-talks/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T10:54:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "Russia considers the recognition of Donbas as Russian territory by all countries to be part of a possible \"big deal” on Ukraine, a Western source familiar with the course of the negotiations in Abu Dhabi told TASS.\nAccording to the source, this issue carries fundamental importance for Moscow. He emphasized that the Russian side attaches special significance to the recognition of Donbas and views it as one of the key elements of future agreements.\nThe Abu Dhabi Meeting Was Described as Productive\n\nTrilateral security consultations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are taking place in the capital of the United Arab Emirates in several stages. The first round of talks took place on January 23-24. The second round began on Wednesday, February 4.",
  "title": "Russia-Ukraine-USA Abu Dhabi Talks: Progress, Disputes, and Potential 'Big, Beautiful Deal'"
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