Ukraine talks in Geneva to begin in the afternoon

13:05; 17 February 2026 year

### Trilateral Talks on Ukraine Set to Begin in Geneva Negotiations involving delegations from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine, aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict, are scheduled to begin in the afternoon at a venue in Geneva, according to a source on the ground cited by [RIA Novosti](https://ria.ru/20260217/peregovory-2074899762.html). The consultations are expected to start at 12:30 local time (14:30 Moscow time), with representatives from all sides orienting themselves towards this time for the beginning of the talks. Meetings between representatives of Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine are planned for February 17 and 18. The main focus of the discussions will be exploring possible solutions to the situation surrounding Ukraine. Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that the Russian delegation will be led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky. The delegation also includes Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, representing the Russian Foreign Ministry, and Igor Kostyukov, head of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, as well as other officials. The negotiations are expected to be another attempt by the parties to discuss possible ways to de-escalate the situation and take further diplomatic steps.

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