Russia Says Ukraine Peace Talks in Geneva Were Difficult
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MOSCOW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A local woman in the Russian border village of Aleynikovo has been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the settlement, Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of Russia's Bryansk region, said on Wednesday. Reuters could not independently verify the report and there was no immediate comment from Ukraine.
Key developments on Feb. 17 * Ukraine, Russia hold US-mediated Geneva talks focused on 'practical issues,' negotiations to resume Feb. 18 * SBU strikes chemical factory used for explosives production
The trio will ‘continue working towards a deal’ in the third round of negotiations, US special envoy Steve Witkoff says.
Two days of peace talks between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia began on Tuesday in Switzerland.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that a number of partner countries have confirmed their readiness to deploy their troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire, while Ukraine in the future
Recent cross-border attacks by both sides have focused on energy infrastructure. By David Brennan February 10, 2026, 7:41 AM Russia launches more than 440 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight, Zelens
KYIV, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones hit the Taman oil terminal in Russia's southern Krasnodar region and a chemicals plant in the Perm region near the Ural mountains overnight, Ukraine's SBU domestic security service said on Tuesday.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the two countries had reached an understanding on the main "guiding principles", but work still needs to be done.