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

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jillian Kestler-D'AmoursFebruary 17, 2026 at 08:30 AM
Russia-Ukraine talks live: Attacks continue before US-led negotiations
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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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United Arab Emirates 40% Vladimir Medinsky 50% Rustem Umerov 50% Switzerland 50% Vladimir Putin 60% Geneva 60% United States 70% Russia-Ukraine war 80% Ukraine ×690% Russia ×590%

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russia-ukraine talks 100% negotiations 80% military strikes 70% geneva 60% russian invasion 50% united states 50% peace talks 40%

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