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U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks Yield No Progress in Ukraine-Russia Conflict

2/18/2026

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On February 17, 2026, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators completed the first day of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva, with no progress toward resolving the conflict.
John Lough, Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre, said both sides appear to be putting up a performance for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The conflict remains tense as it escalates.
The conflict is Europe's deadliest since World War II.

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Story summary

On February 17, 2026, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators completed the first day of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva, with no progress toward resolving the conflict.
John Lough, Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre, said both sides appear to be putting up a performance for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The conflict remains tense as it escalates.
The conflict is Europe's deadliest since World War II.