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Trump and Zelenskyy Seek Peace Talks Ahead of Geneva Summit

2/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed peace talks with Russia ahead of February 26, 2025 Geneva meeting on post-war recovery and a prisoner exchange.
Negotiations remain stalled over Donbas, as Russia demands Ukraine cede control and Ukraine seeks security guarantees.
With the conflict in its fifth year, Zelenskyy calls for a leaders' summit.
Both sides prepare for further talks, signaling ongoing mediation despite stalled progress.

History

Historical Context

The Minsk Agreements, signed in 2015 by Ukraine, Russia, and the OSCE, aimed to resolve the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, which had escalated after Russia's military intervention in 2014. Despite establishing a ceasefire and political measures, fighting continued, resulting in over 13,000 casualties. President Zelenskyy's recent call for a leaders' summit highlights the persistent challenges in implementing these agreements and achieving lasting peace in the region.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed peace talks with Russia ahead of February 26, 2025 Geneva meeting on post-war recovery and a prisoner exchange.
Negotiations remain stalled over Donbas, as Russia demands Ukraine cede control and Ukraine seeks security guarantees.
With the conflict in its fifth year, Zelenskyy calls for a leaders' summit.
Both sides prepare for further talks, signaling ongoing mediation despite stalled progress.

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