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2026-02-18 06:07:26
[First Day of Talks Between Russia, the US, and Ukraine in Geneva Concludes; Media Reports Tense Atmosphere] Representatives from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine concluded their first day of talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 17th. No formal statements were issued by the three parties, and talks will continue on the 18th. Media reports indicate a tense atmosphere on the first day. The talks were held behind closed doors, beginning in the afternoon and ending in the evening. The head of the Ukrainian negotiating delegation, Umerov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, said on social media after the first day of talks that joint talks were held first, followed by group consultations focusing on "practical issues and mechanisms for implementing potential solutions." The political and military working groups completed their tasks for the day. Russia's TASS news agency, citing sources, reported that the atmosphere was tense on the first day of trilateral talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine, and that Russia-US and Russia-Ukraine talks were also held during the day. (Xinhua)
