politics
February 18, 2026
What we know about Ukrainian settlement talks beginning in Geneva
The Russian delegation, which includes about 20 people, is headed by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky

TL;DR
- Negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement have begun in Geneva, with Russia, the US, and Ukraine participating.
- The talks are being held behind closed doors, with no media access.
- Delegations from Russia, the US, and Ukraine have arrived in Geneva.
- The negotiations will cover territorial, military, political, economic issues, and security.
- Previous rounds of talks were held in Abu Dhabi.
- The US reportedly pressured Switzerland for prompt visa issuance for the Russian delegation.
- European countries will not be present at these talks.
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