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US-Brokered Talks Fail as Russian Attacks Escalate

2/18/2026

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  • The U.S.-brokered talks between Moscow and Kyiv ended without a breakthrough, with both sides describing the discussions as difficult.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is prolonging negotiations while continuing military actions, citing the need for European involvement.
  • The talks revealed deep political differences over occupied eastern Ukraine.
  • After the talks, Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, killing a woman and injuring two children.