Ukraine and Russia to meet for second round of talks as fourth anniversary of war looms

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Luke Harding in Kyiv and Pjotr SauerFebruary 16, 2026 at 01:56 PM

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Senior Ukrainian and Russian officials will meet in Switzerland this week for a second round of talks, brokered by the Trump administration, ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The two-day meeting, starting Tuesday, will include representatives from Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow, similar to negotiations held earlier this month in Abu Dhabi. The purpose of the meeting is to foster diplomacy between the warring countries. However, expectations for a significant breakthrough are low due to Russia's continued hardline demands on Ukraine. Despite renewed US efforts, the situation remains tense.

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