Ukraine, Russia, and US delegations convene in Geneva for third round of war-ending talksthird round of war-ending talks
Ukraine, Russia, and the United States are holding the third round of trilateral negotiations in Geneva on February 17-18, 2026, to end the nearly four-year war that began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. The talks follow two prior US-brokered rounds in the UAE, described as constructive but without breakthroughs, amid ongoing military strikes by both sides. These discussions matter as they test diplomacy under the Trump administration amid low confidence and disputes over territory like Donetsk.
- Geneva has hosted major peace talks since the 19th century, including the 1815 Congress of Vienna.
- The InterContinental Genève often serves as a secure venue for high-stakes diplomacy.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a former comedian, leads the nation's war effort.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an retaliatory long-range drone and missile war that now strikes deep into both countries, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea, and major Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on June 26, striking 12 Russian regions and hitting key energy targets, while Russia continues massive retaliatory bombardments that kill civilians and destroy infrastructure.
26 June, 09:41 AM
Ukraine unleashes massive drone bombardment on 12 Russian regions24 June, 10:31 AM
Ukrainian drones knock out power in Russian-held Sevastopol22 June, 03:20 PM
Ukraine strikes Russian missile electronics plant in Voronezh
