Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By JAMEY KEATEN and ILLIA NOVIKOVFebruary 18, 2026 at 10:53 AM

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Envoys from Ukraine and Russia convened in Geneva for a second day of US-brokered talks aimed at addressing political and military differences arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The negotiations, held on Wednesday, follow previous discussions in Abu Dhabi earlier in the year. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, stated that working groups are clarifying parameters and mechanisms of previously discussed decisions. These talks represent the third round of direct negotiations organized by the U.S. Washington's envoy, Steve Witkoff, noted that the U.S. efforts have led to "meaningful progress" in the past year. The goal is to find a path toward resolving the ongoing conflict.

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