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‘Progress’ on Military, ‘Dialogue’ on Political Part of Ukraine Talks
Negotiators made notable progress on military issues including ceasefire monitoring while political talks remain challenging, Ukrainian officials said during Geneva talks.
- Two days of talks in Geneva produced notable military progress by delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the United States, while political questions remained difficult, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on February 18, 2026.
- The third round in Geneva aimed to end Russia's war and operated under a mandate approved by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, prioritizing security guarantees and lasting peace for Ukraine.
- Military delegations of Ukraine, Russia and the United States reported progress, with broad understanding on most issues, and said any monitoring mechanism would involve the American side, during bilateral and multilateral talks yesterday.
- The next stage is to achieve agreement for submission to the presidents, and full clarity will emerge after the negotiating team returns with a detailed briefing.
- On the political track, sensitive issues like eastern territories and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant remain unresolved as positions still differ despite groundwork.
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