Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva as US signals progressUS President Donald Trump is seeking to position himself as peacemaker. (Photo: AFP)GENEVA — Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington's top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. "President Trump's success in bringing both sides of this war together has brought about meaningful progress," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, without elaborating. Breakthrough hopes lowFor the Geneva talks, the Kremlin reinstated nationalist hawk and former culture minister Vladimir Medinsky as its lead negotiator. Trump put pressure on Ukraine on Monday to make a deal, saying they "better come to the table, fast".

Source: Bangkok Post February 18, 2026 07:13 UTC