February 17, 2026
The first day of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Geneva has concluded. The parties again refused to comment.
The first day of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Geneva has concluded, according to Russian and Ukrainian media. The meeting lasted four and a half hours, RIA Novosti reports. Discussions at the talks covered "big topics and big compromises," a source told TASS. According to him, Europeans "are not present in the negotiation room." "After the joint part, work continued in working groups. Discussions focused on practical issues and the mechanics of possible solutions. We thank our American partners for their constructive engagement and readiness to work at a working pace," wrote Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov. The parties intend to continue negotiations tomorrow, February 18. No details about today's meeting have been provided.
TL;DR
- The first day of negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Geneva has finished.
- The meeting lasted four and a half hours.
- Discussions covered "big topics and big compromises," focusing on practical issues and potential solutions.
- European nations were not present in the negotiation room.
- The parties expressed gratitude for constructive interaction and readiness to work.
- Negotiations are expected to continue on February 18.
- No specific details about the meeting have been released.
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