Russia-Ukraine talks live: Attacks continue before US-led negotiations

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AI-generated · Feb 17, 2026

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Envoys from Russia and Ukraine are scheduled to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday and Wednesday for US-led negotiations. The talks occur days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s national security and defence council chief, will lead the Ukrainian delegation. Vladimir Medinsky, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will head the Russian team. These negotiations follow two previous rounds of talks held in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose of the talks is to address the ongoing conflict between the two nations, even as military strikes continue.

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The negotiations follow two rounds of talks held in the United Arab Emirates.

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Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian team.

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Rustem Umerov will head the Ukrainian delegation.

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Talks will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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The United States is set to host talks between envoys from Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuRussia-Ukraine warCould Ukraine hold a presidential election right now?Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund war?How can Ukraine rebuild China ties?'Ukraine is running out of men, money and time'Live updates, Russia-Ukraine talks live: Attacks continue before US-led negotiationsThe negotiations follow two rounds of talks held in the United Arab Emirates.Video Duration 02 minutes 21 seconds 02:21Russia and Ukraine set for Geneva peace talks as military strikes continueBy Jillian Kestler-D'AmoursPublished On 17 Feb 2026 The United States is set to host talks between envoys from Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday and Wednesday, days before the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of its neighbour. Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s national security and defence council chief, will head the Ukrainian delegation, while the Russian team will be led by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adviser, Vladimir Medinsky.

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