Ukraine-Russia talks in Geneva wrap up in 2 hours with no sign of breakthrough

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Ukraine-Russia talks in Geneva wrap up in 2 hours with no sign of breakthrough

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Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Geneva on Wednesday for a second day of US-mediated talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. The talks, which lasted only two hours, concluded with no apparent breakthrough. While neither side provided specific details about the discussions, both indicated that the negotiations were challenging. The United States has been attempting to mediate a resolution to the nearly four-year war, particularly concerning the disputed territory. Despite the lack of a major breakthrough, Ukraine's lead negotiator indicated that some progress had been made during the meeting.

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