On February 17, 2026, the first day of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva concluded with both Russian and Ukrainian delegations expressing low expectations for a breakthrough. The talks, described as 'tense' and lasting six hours, focused on practical issues and the mechanics of possible solutions, according to Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov. Just hours before the negotiations began, Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine, deploying 400 drones and 29 missiles across 12 regions, resulting in at least nine injuries and leaving tens of thousands without heating and water in Odesa (The Guardian, Euronews). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while calling for 'justice and strength' in diplomacy, noted the pressure on Ukraine to make concessions amid ongoing hostilities, particularly with U.S. President Donald Trump urging Kyiv to act quickly to reach a deal (South China Morning Post).
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Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Geneva Amid Ongoing Hostilities
U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva began amid low expectations, following a major Russian attack on Ukraine. Humanitarian crises worsen as Ukraine seeks concessions while regaining territory.
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Updated 12h agoRussian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of warFEB 17, 2:05 PMRead →Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of warFEB 17, 2:05 PMRead →Drone strikes kill 2 in Ukraine and Russia ahead of US-brokered peace talks in GenevaFEB 14, 12:06 PMRead →
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Updated 13h agoFrance releases suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker after multimillion-euro fine, as Ukraine peace talks begin in Geneva – Europe liveFEB 17, 1:07 PMRead →Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s forces made fastest battlefield gains since 2023, analysis findsFEB 17, 1:48 AMRead →Ukraine and Russia to meet for second round of talks as fourth anniversary of war loomsFEB 16, 12:56 PMRead →Ukraine war briefing: Drone attack on Russian port sparks fires ahead of fresh peace talksFEB 16, 1:50 AMRead →Ukraine wants 20-year US security guarantee to sign peace dealFEB 14, 6:44 PMRead →Ukraine war briefing: conflict could end if Russia economically or militarily ‘exhausted’, says Germany’s MerzFEB 14, 3:25 AMRead →Ukraine war briefing: Rubio to meet Zelenskyy in Munich as Russian strikes leave thousands without powerFEB 13, 2:38 AMRead →
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