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Press review: Ukraine talks in Geneva expand as US, Iran set deal principles amid tensions

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, February 18th

Russian delegation at Geneva talks reports directly to Putin

The Russian delegation is led by Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky

BBC disinformation and results of Geneva talks: Foreign Ministry spokeswoman’s statements

Maria Zakharova noted that the Russian delegation at the Geneva talks had clear instructions to adhere to the understandings reached at the Alaska summit

Russian, Ukrainian negotiating chiefs hold closed-door meeting in Geneva

The meeting followed the main round of negotiations in Geneva

Putin slams new restrictions on Cuba as 'unacceptable'

The Russian president stressed that Moscow's position is unambiguous

Europe in decline, other kind of war: statements by Lavrov

Sergey Lavrov stressed that Russia is ready to engage with reasonable and pragmatic counterparts

FACTBOX: Forty-three drones downed over Russian regions, one person injured

One person was injured in the drone attack on the city of Cheboksary

Support, cooperation despite woes: statements by Russia, Cuba foreign ministers

According to Sergey Lavrov, Russia will "consistently continue to support Cuba" in protecting its "sovereignty and security"

US forces buildup and Geneva talks: what we know about situation around Iran

The War Zone portal said the number of US forces deployed to the Middle East is enough for a "major operation" against Iran lasting several weeks together with the Israeli Air Force

'Tough-going but businesslike': outcomes of trilateral talks on Ukraine in Geneva

The talks took place behind closed doors at the InterContinental Hotel, which traditionally hosts important international discussions

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day

Kiev loses 1,235 troops along engagement line in past day

Galushchenko’s arrest shows Zelensky's corruption will not be swept under rug

Rodion Miroshnik emphasized that Galushchenko’s detention demonstrates that NABU and those who stand behind NABU are quite serious