New Round of Russia-US-Ukraine Talks Begins in Geneva
The third round of trilateral talks between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine concerning the Ukraine crisis has commenced in Geneva, Switzerland. The discussions are taking place at the Continental Hotel with representatives from the three countries present, focusing primarily on de-escalation as well as security and humanitarian issues.
This meeting is held in the wake of the Munich Security Conference, where differing views on the future of global security were expressed, raising expectations for tangible progress toward a political resolution. Observers say this round could clarify the seriousness of the parties involved in continuing the diplomatic process.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has provided clear guidelines before sending the delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky, and remains in continuous contact with the negotiators during the talks.
On the other side, Rustem Umerov, Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, reported agreement on a joint agenda, emphasizing that the Ukrainian delegation is focusing on advancing a just and lasting peace by addressing security and humanitarian topics.
According to reports, the main discussion points include establishing confidence-building mechanisms, addressing humanitarian issues such as prisoner exchanges, determining a timeline and institutional framework for ongoing talks, and coordination among the parties involved and international partners.
Some parties have stressed the importance of avoiding preconditions in the negotiation process, a step that could pave the way for more direct dialogue. Analysts note that success in this round does not necessarily mean immediate final agreement but that maintaining dialogue and preventing verbal escalation are key indicators for evaluating the talks.
The Geneva meeting at this critical moment is viewed as a test of the political will of the parties to manage the Ukraine crisis — a crisis whose repercussions extend beyond the country’s borders, impacting regional and international security and stability.
