Russia-Ukraine talks live: ‘Difficult’ negotiations end, more planned

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The US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva have concluded, with both sides describing them as "difficult" but productive. The negotiations, which took place on February 18, aimed to address ongoing tensions between the two nations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced sanctions against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko over his alleged assistance in the killing of Ukrainians. Moscow described the talks as "business-like," while Kyiv called them substantive and said progress was made. The discussions are expected to continue, with both sides indicating a desire for further negotiations. The outcome of these talks remains unclear, but they represent an attempt to ease tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

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Sanctions are over “his assistance in the killing of Ukrainians”.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces sanctions against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

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Kyiv calling them substantive and saying there was progress.

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Moscow described the talks as “difficult, but business-like”.

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United States-mediated talks between officials from Russia and Ukraine in Geneva have ended.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuRussia-Ukraine warHow the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia’s winter warWill Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund war?How can Ukraine rebuild China ties?How drone warfare has changed in UkraineLive updates, Both sides describe US-mediated negotiations in Geneva as ‘difficult’.Video Duration 02 minutes 21 seconds 02:21Russia and Ukraine set for Geneva peace talks as military strikes continueBy Nils Adler and Urooba JamalPublished On 18 Feb 2026 The United States-mediated talks between officials from Russia and Ukraine in Geneva have ended, with Moscow describing them as “difficult, but business-like” and Kyiv ⁠calling them substantive and saying there was progress. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces sanctions against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko over “his assistance in the killing of Ukrainians”.

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