Ukraine war talks resume in Geneva after ‘tense’ first day
Summary
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators resumed tense US-mediated talks in Geneva without a breakthrough on ending the nearly four-year conflict. Russia demands control over Donetsk, while Ukraine insists on security guarantees.
Key Points
- Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met for a second day of US-mediated talks in Geneva with no breakthrough.
- Russia demands control of Ukraine’s Donetsk region; Ukraine rejects this without security guarantees.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky faces pressure from the US to compromise but stresses victory cannot be handed to Moscow.
- Russia continues attacks and territorial gains amid economic difficulties caused by sanctions.
