Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
US envoy Witkoff says ‘meaningful progress’ made in Ukraine war talks
US envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday that talks between Ukraine and Russia had “brought about meaningful progress” in the Washington-led drive to end the war in Ukraine, as both sides were set to begin a second day of negotiations in Geneva.
“President Trump’s success in bringing both sides of this war together has brought about meaningful progress, and we are proud to work under his leadership to stop the killing in this terrible conflict. Both parties agreed to update their respective leaders and continue working towards a deal,” he wrote on X.
Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva with no sign of progress
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
The latest talks “were very tense”, a source close to the Russian delegation told AFP.
“They lasted six hours. They have now concluded,” the source said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address he was ready “to move quickly towards a worthy agreement to end the war”, but questioned whether Russia was serious about peace.
US-mediated talks Tuesday between Ukrainian and Russian officials in Geneva were “very tense”, a source close to the Russian delegation said.
Russia has stepped up its hybrid threat activities and seems willing to take greater risks in Sweden and the region, the head of Sweden’s military intelligence told AFP.
France on Tuesday released a tanker called Grinch suspected of being part of Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet” after its owner paid a fine of several million euros, a minister said.
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