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NSDC's Umerov outlines next stage after two-day talks in Geneva

Two days of intensive Ukraine-Russia-U.S. negotiations produced progress on security parameters and implementation mechanisms, though some issues need further agreement before proposals can go to the presidents, Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s delegation at the Geneva talks, said on Feb. 18.

18 February, 05:47 PM

Russia seeks to delay Geneva peace talks nearing final stage, Zelenskyy says

Russia is attempting to drag out peace negotiations that could already be entering a final stage, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after meeting with Ukraine’s delegation before the second day of talks in Geneva on Feb. 18. He described the Feb. 17 meetings in Switzerland as “not simple.”

18 February, 03:50 PM

Medinsky calls Geneva negotiations difficult but businesslike

Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky called the two-day trilateral negotiations in Geneva between Ukraine, Russia and the United States difficult but businesslike, with a new round expected soon, Russian state media reported on Feb. 18.

18 February, 03:43 PM

Ceasefire monitoring in Ukraine to involve U.S., Zelenskyy says after Geneva talks

Monitoring of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine will take place with U.S. participation following trilateral talks in Geneva on Feb. 17–18, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters on Feb. 18.

18 February, 03:28 PM

Geneva Ukraine-Russia-U.S. talks wrap after two days

Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States concluded in Geneva on Feb. 18, after a two-hour second day, with Ukraine’s delegation now briefing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the results, National Security and Defense Council spokesperson Diana Davitian told journalists.

18 February, 02:31 PM

Zelenskyy accuses Trump of unfairly pressuring Ukraine for concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump’s continued public calls for Ukraine — rather than Russia, the aggressor in the war — to make concessions for a peace deal are unfair, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Axios on Feb. 17.

18 February, 10:32 AM

Geneva talks ‘stuck’ over Russia’s new negotiator

The Ukraine-U.S.-Russia trilateral peace talks in Geneva have stalled due to the new Russian chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, Axios journalist Barak Ravid wrote in his Feb. 17 X post, citing sources.

18 February, 07:35 AM

Ukrainian delegation arrives for trilateral talks in Geneva

A Ukrainian delegation has arrived in Geneva to participate in the next round of trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, the press service of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council reported on Feb.17, according to the Ukrinform news agency.

17 February, 01:03 PM

Kremlin expands Russia’s Geneva delegation, plans to discuss territorial issues

Russia will expand its delegation for talks in Geneva on Feb. 17–18 and intends to discuss territorial issues, Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, said, according to Russian state media.

16 February, 01:44 PM

Moscow floats energy ceasefire ahead of Geneva talks

A possible energy truce between Kyiv and Moscow is expected to be discussed at the Ukraine-U.S.-Russia trilateral meeting in Geneva on Feb. 17–18, Russia’s state propaganda agency TASS claimed on Feb. 16, citing an unnamed “Western source.”

16 February, 09:28 AM

Ukraine heads to Geneva for talks with U.S., Russia

The Ukrainian delegation has departed for Geneva for the next round of trilateral peace talks with the United States and Russia, the Presidential Office head Kyrylo Budanov reported on Telegram shortly after midnight on Feb. 16.

16 February, 08:15 AM

Rubio spotlights Trump decisive effort to bring Russia, Ukraine to table

President Donald Trump’s effort to “once and for all” end the war between Russia and Ukraine was reaffirmed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15.

15 February, 10:30 AM

Zelenskyy: Europe’s absence from Russia talks major mistake

Europe’s absence from the negotiating table with Russia is a major mistake and Kyiv is doing everything possible to involve the EU in the process, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 14.

14 February, 05:48 PM

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

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

President’s office confirms new Ukraine-US-Russia talks in Geneva for Feb. 17

A new round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States will be held on Feb. 17 and Feb. 18 in Geneva, Switzerland, Ukraine’s presidential office confirmed on Feb. 13.

13 February, 02:34 PM

Russia: security guarantees for Moscow required in Ukraine peace deal

Any peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine must include security guarantees for Moscow as well, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said, Reuters wrote on Feb. 10.

10 February, 08:13 AM

Kremlin hails Abu Dhabi talks as ‘constructive,’ signals more dialogue with U.S., Ukraine

The Kremlin on Feb. 6 called the latest round of U.S.–Ukraine–Russia negotiations in Abu Dhabi “constructive,” after all three sides agreed to a prisoner exchange — the first in five months.

6 February, 01:14 PM

Ukraine-Russia talks fail on territory but deliver rare prisoner exchange

Territorial disputes remained unresolved during two days of talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Abu Dhabi, though the sides agreed on a prisoner exchange, The Wall Street Journal reported on on Jan. 5, summarizing negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.

6 February, 12:38 PM

Second day of Ukraine-Russia-US talks begins in Abu Dhabi

The second day of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States began in Abu Dhabi, Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov reported on Telegram on Feb. 5.

5 February, 10:43 AM

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