Deadly drone strikes cloud US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 14, 2026 at 03:35 PM

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Upcoming Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva are facing challenges after deadly drone strikes killed one person in each country. The strikes occurred as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Rubio expressed concerns about the negotiations, which are scheduled for next week as the conflict enters its fifth year. Zelenskyy stated that negotiations often feel unproductive, with the US focusing on Ukrainian concessions. Rubio questioned Russia's sincerity in seeking peace. A key point of contention is Russia's demand for Ukrainian troop withdrawal from Donetsk, which Ukraine rejects without Western security guarantees. Zelenskyy hopes for continued US involvement and increased European participation in the peace process.

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David van 30% Kharkiv 40% NATO 40% Geneva 40% European Union 50% Donetsk 50% Munich ×460% United States ×270% Marco Rubio ×580% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×490% Ukraine ×1095% Russia ×895%

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russia-ukraine talks 100% drone strikes 80% peace negotiations 70% ceasefire 70% munich security conference 60% security guarantees 50% donetsk 40% concessions 40%

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