Moscow, Kyiv set for Geneva peace talks amid Russian attacksUkraine and Russia have held multiple rounds of fruitless talks since the Kremlin launched its invasion four years ago. (Photo: AFP)GENEVA - Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set for another round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva as part of the latest fraught push by the United States to end the four-year war. Ukraine says Russia is unwilling to compromise on its sweeping territorial and political demands, and wants to keep fighting. "Even on the eve of the trilateral meetings in Geneva, the Russian army has no orders other than to continue striking Ukraine. For the talks in Geneva, the Kremlin has reinstated nationalist hawk and former culture minister Vladimir Medinsky as its lead negotiator.

Source: Bangkok Post February 17, 2026 04:35 UTC