The second day of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, the USA, and Russia took place in Geneva on February 18, 2026, with the humanitarian track, specifically prisoner exchanges and civilian release, being a key discussion point for the Ukrainian delegation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tasked his delegation to ensure the talks are productive and increase chances for peaceful solutions, while also stating that Russia is attempting to delay negotiations that could reach a final stage.
Key points
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the Ukrainian team before the start of the delegations' work.
- The Ukrainian delegation aims for guaranteed security and a reliable, long-term peace.
- The Russian delegation's chief negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, described the talks as "difficult, but businesslike" and announced a new round soon.
- Previous day's meetings on February 17 included bilateral talks between Ukraine and America, as well as multilateral discussions involving Russian and European representatives (Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland).
Why it matters
The ongoing negotiations in Geneva address critical issues like prisoner exchanges, while Ukraine's leadership expresses concern that Russia is trying to stall progress towards a potential final diplomatic stage.
Confidence: 95
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