LIVE: Ukraine battle talks to renew in Geneva with no signal of breakthrough

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Issued on: 18/02/2026 - 05:06 Modified: 18/02/2026 - 05:23

Folks carry Ukrainian flags at a protest close to the United Nations workplace, on the day of U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026 © Pierre Albouy, Reuters Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have been to renew a second spherical of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, although neither aspect signalled they have been any nearer to ending Europe's deadliest battle since World Warfare II. Comply with our liveblog for the newest updates.

18/02/2026 - 05:14 US envoy Witkoff says 'significant progress' made in Ukraine battle talks US envoy Steve Witkoff mentioned Wednesday that talks between Ukraine and Russia had "caused significant progress" within the Washington-led drive to finish the battle in Ukraine, as either side have been set to start a second day of negotiations in Geneva.

"President Trump's success in bringing either side of this battle collectively has caused significant progress, and we're proud to work underneath his management to cease the killing on this horrible battle. Each events agreed to replace their respective leaders and proceed working in direction of a deal," he wrote on X.

18/02/2026 - 03:26 Ukraine battle talks to renew in Geneva with no signal of progress Ukrainian and Russian negotiators have been to renew a second spherical of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, although neither aspect signalled they have been any nearer to ending Europe's deadliest battle since World Warfare II.

The newest talks "have been very tense", a supply near the Russian delegation instructed AFP.

"They lasted six hours. They've now concluded," the supply mentioned, talking on the situation of anonymity.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned in his night deal with he was prepared "to maneuver rapidly in direction of a worthy settlement to finish the battle", however questioned whether or not Russia was severe about peace.

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18/02/2026 - 03:24

US-mediated talks Tuesday between Ukrainian and Russian officers in Geneva have been "very tense", a supply near the Russian delegation mentioned. Russia has stepped up its hybrid menace actions and appears prepared to take larger dangers in Sweden and the area, the top of Sweden's army intelligence instructed AFP. France on Tuesday launched a tanker referred to as Grinch suspected of being a part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" after its proprietor paid a positive of a number of million euros, a minister mentioned. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)