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Ukrainian negotiating team arrives in Geneva for Russia–U.S. talks

A delegation of Ukrainian officials, led by National Security and Defense Council secretary Rustem Umerov, has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, for another round of trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks scheduled for Feb. 17–18.

17 February, 02:38 AM

Rubio: US unsure of Russia’s seriousness on ending Ukraine war

The issues blocking an end to the war in Ukraine have narrowed to the most difficult questions, but Washington remains uncertain about how serious Russia is about ending the conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Feb. 14, according to Sky News.

14 February, 05:05 PM

Russia ready for peace deal, Trump claims, urges Zelenskyy to ‘get moving’

Moscow is looking to sign a peace deal to end the Russo–Ukrainian war, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should “get moving” and accept the Kremlin’s terms, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 13.

13 February, 10:04 PM

Ukraine names delegation for Geneva talks with Russia, US

Ukraine has begun preparations for the Feb. 17-18 trilateral meeting with Russia and the United States in Geneva, with National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov leading a delegation that includes key military, political and intelligence figures, he announced on Telegram on Feb. 13.

13 February, 05:52 PM

Munich Security Conference highlights stalled Ukraine peace talks

The Munich Security Conference, opening in Germany on Feb. 13, will serve as a stark reminder of how stalled Ukraine peace talks remain despite U.S. efforts, with no major concrete outcomes expected beyond statements of solidarity, Politico reported.

13 February, 05:18 PM

Budanov’s negotiating team seeks to block Russian gains in Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine may be willing to withdraw troops from Donetsk Oblast as a price to pay for ending the Russo–Ukrainian war, but the negotiating team under Kyrylo Budanov is looking for ways to prevent Russia from moving in and occupying the territory, Simon Shuster, writing for The Atlantic, reported on Feb. 12.

13 February, 01:34 AM

Ending Russia’s war would be Trump’s biggest victory, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ending the Russo–Ukrainian war would be the single biggest political victory for U.S. President Donald Trump.

12 February, 11:44 PM

Zelenskyy: Russia clearly not ready for ‘energy truce’

The Kremlin is evidently not prepared to accept a mutual halt on energy infrastructure attacks proposed by the United States at recent trilateral talks in the UAE, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 11.

11 February, 11:40 PM

UAE talks focus on details, avoid fundamental issues

While the repeated rounds of Ukraine–U.S.–Russia negotiations in Abu Dhabi have produced results on the minutiae of enforcing a future ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war, the delegations continue to sidestep fundamental questions of how the conflict may eventually be settled.

6 February, 10:21 PM

Lavrov claims secret European contacts with Russia on Ukraine war

Some European leaders are secretly contacting Moscow about ending the war in Ukraine, including phone calls and in-person visits they ask to keep confidential, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told state propaganda outlet RT on Feb. 5.

6 February, 12:18 PM

Macron’s aide met with Russian officials in Moscow, report says

Emmanuel Bonne, head of French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic service, visited Moscow for talks with Russian officials on Feb. 3, Reuters reported on Feb. 4, citing sources.

5 February, 03:07 AM

Trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks in UAE confirmed for Feb. 4–5

Ukraine’s negotiating team will meet with U.S. and Russian envoys in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 4–5, National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) secretary Rustem Umerov said on Feb. 2.

2 February, 10:47 PM

Zelenskyy: I can invite Putin to Kyiv — Moscow is not an option

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his readiness to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, while firmly ruling out the possibility of a meeting taking place in Moscow in an interview with journalists on Jan. 30.

30 January, 12:12 PM

Budanov’s appointment improved talks with U.S. and Russia, expert says

Former HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov replacing Andriy Yermak as the head of Ukraine’s negotiating team in talks with the United States and Russia made the peace process more substantive, Ukrainian political scientist Ihor Reiterovich told NV on Jan. 27.

28 January, 05:34 AM

Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks to resume Feb. 1

Ukrainian, U.S., and Russian officials will meet for another round of trilateral peace negotiations on Feb. 1, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 26.

26 January, 09:52 PM

UAE Russia talks to continue Saturday—Umerov

The first round of Ukraine–U.S.–Russia negotiations in the UAE concluded on Jan. 23, with the meetings expected to resume the next day, according to Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) head Rustem Umerov.

23 January, 11:27 PM

U.S. security guarantees deal ready for signing—Zelenskyy

The bilateral agreement on post-war U.S. security guarantees to Ukraine is complete and now awaits the signatures of both presidents, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 22.

23 January, 12:53 AM

U.S., Ukraine may propose ‘energy truce’ at UAE talks, report says

The United States and Ukraine could propose a pause in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure in exchange for Kyiv suspending attacks on Russia’s oil industry, the Financial Times reported on Jan. 22, citing informed sources.

22 January, 11:19 PM

Budanov ‘cautiously optimistic’ on peace process

Former defense intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, now serving as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief-of-staff, said on Jan. 20 he feels “cautiously optimistic” about the progress in the U.S.-mediated peace negotiations with Russia.

20 January, 11:42 PM

Ukraine faces ‘painful concessions’ on path to peace, Czech president says

Ukraine will likely have to agree to “painful concessions” if it hopes to end the Russo–Ukrainian war, Czech President Petr Pavel said during his Kyiv visit on Jan. 16.

16 January, 08:43 PM

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