Ukraine and Russia meet in Geneva as Trump piles new pressure on Kyiv

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 17, 2026 at 07:30 PM

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Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia met in Geneva on Tuesday for US-mediated peace talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. The talks, following two prior rounds in Abu Dhabi, are focused on security and humanitarian issues. US President Donald Trump is urging both sides to reach a swift agreement, though Ukraine's President Zelensky has expressed concerns about pressure to make concessions. Despite ongoing discussions, including military representatives, a breakthrough has yet to be achieved. The meeting occurred against a backdrop of renewed Russian air strikes across Ukraine, including significant damage to Odesa's power network.

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Odesa 30% Abu Dhabi 30% National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine ×240% United States ×250% Rustem Umerov ×250% Geneva ×360% Kyiv ×260% Volodymyr Zelensky ×260% Donald Trump ×270% Ukraine ×790% Russia ×490%

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russia 90% ukraine 90% peace talks 90% geneva 70% negotiations 70% security and humanitarian issues 60% us-mediated 60% zelensky 50% air strikes 50% trump 40%