US EditionExpectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine
The talks focus on territorial disputes, security guarantees, and ceasefire monitoring as Russia occupies nearly 20% of Ukraine, with no major breakthrough expected, U.S. officials say.
- On Feb. 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky urged timely delivery of air defense support as Kyiv's negotiating team arrived in Geneva, warning Russia plans large-scale attacks on energy infrastructure.
- Pointing to Munich commitments, Zelensky urged rapid delivery of air defense missiles, citing intelligence that `the Russians are preparing new massive strikes on energy, and air defense must be configured properly`.
- Recent strikes have caused hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian civilians to lose heating and power, while tens of thousands have died and millions fled since the invasion began.
- Representatives will meet in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday, and Zelensky cautioned that ongoing Russian attacks could hinder progress, with U.S. envoys attending.
- With the talks timed days before February 24, Russia demands Ukraine cede the remaining 20% of Donetsk, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, `This time, the idea is to discuss a broader range of issues, including, in fact, the main ones.
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Zelensky says Ukraine ready to refrain from strikes on Russia amid Geneva talks
Ukraine is determined to end the war, while Russia carried out a massive barrage even on the day of talks in Geneva, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an evening video address on Tuesday, February 17. “There will be a delegation report today - after the first round of talks in Geneva. The team absolutely must raise the issue of these strikes - first and foremost with the American side, which asked both us and Russia to refrain from strikes. U…
The first day of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland, has ended without significant progress, while both sides continue to retaliate against each other.
Analysts say the chances of a breakthrough are slim due to Russia's demands.
First day of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva ends with no breakthroughs
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators wrapped up a first day of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Tuesday with no sign of a breakthrough. The nearly four-year war, Europe’s deadliest since World War II, grinds on as both sides signalled that they remain far apart on key issues like territory.
The talks focused on practical issues and will continue tomorrow, Wednesday.
The talks "were six hours long. They are now over," said a source close to the Russian delegation under cover of anonymity.
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