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Ukraine Pushes for February Trilateral Talks as Kremlin Withholds Confirmation

Ukraine says the United States would monitor any ceasefire, with the next meeting still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • President Volodymyr Zelensky said another round is expected within about 10 days, likely in Geneva, but the Kremlin’s Dmitry Peskov said he cannot confirm timing or venue yet.
  • Zelensky reported progress on military and humanitarian tracks from the Feb. 17–18 Geneva talks, including initial steps toward a prisoner-of-war exchange with details expected soon.
  • He said the United States would be primarily responsible for monitoring compliance with any ceasefire agreed in the negotiations.
  • Political issues, especially territorial questions tied to eastern Ukraine and Donbas, remain unresolved, with Zelensky acknowledging no positive developments on that front.
  • After receiving a detailed briefing from his team, Zelensky said priorities for the next session are set and that Ukraine is ready for a potential leaders’ meeting if team-level talks stall.