politics
February 19, 2026
Russian delegation at Geneva talks reports directly to Putin
The Russian delegation is led by Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky

TL;DR
- Russian negotiators in Geneva are reporting directly to President Vladimir Putin.
- Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the direct updates.
- Peskov stated it is too early to assess the progress of the discussions.
- Trilateral talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine began on Tuesday in Geneva.
- Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky is heading the Russian delegation.
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