US-brokered Ukraine-Russia talks in Geneva marked by tension
A U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S., in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb.17, 2026. (Press service of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine/Handout via Reuters)
by Agencies
Feb 17, 2026 9:32 pm


Talks mediated by the United States between Ukrainian and Russian officials in Geneva on Tuesday were described as "very tense” by a source close to the Russian delegation, though discussions are expected to continue Wednesday.

"They were very tense. They lasted six hours. They have now concluded. It has been agreed to continue tomorrow (Wednesday)," the source told reporters on the condition of anonymity.

"That's all for today," the source said.

Edited By: Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl