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Trump to Lead Geneva Talks on Ukraine-Russia Conflict

2/27/2026

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Trump Leads Geneva Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump will oversee Geneva talks starting February 26, 2026, to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov and Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner participate, with a trilateral session with Russia planned for early March.
Russia has returned 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers' remains to Kyiv in exchange for 35 Russian soldiers, confirmed by Kremlin adviser Vladimir Medinsky.
The International Red Cross facilitated the repatriation.

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Ukraine Repatriates Soldiers

Ukraine repatriated the bodies of 1,000 fallen soldiers, confirmed by the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War.
The repatriation coincided with Geneva talks involving Ukraine and the United States aimed at trilateral negotiations with Russia.
Vladimir Medinsky, adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Russia received 35 fallen soldiers in return.
The International Committee of the Red Cross assisted, following previous exchanges under the Istanbul agreements.

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The Istanbul Agreements of 2022 enabled significant prisoner exchanges amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, with Ukraine returning 1,000 soldiers' remains in exchange for 35 Russians. Supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross, these agreements reflect ongoing humanitarian efforts. Upcoming Geneva talks, involving President Donald Trump and negotiator Rustem Umerov, aim to build on these exchanges to address broader conflict issues, emphasizing the need for diplomatic resolutions.

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Trump Leads Geneva Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump will oversee Geneva talks starting February 26, 2026, to address Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov and Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner participate, with a trilateral session with Russia planned for early March.
Russia has returned 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers' remains to Kyiv in exchange for 35 Russian soldiers, confirmed by Kremlin adviser Vladimir Medinsky.
The International Red Cross facilitated the repatriation.

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