International Peace talks

Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks in Geneva

Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026

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The ongoing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite continued military actions, create uncertainty in global markets, particularly for energy and defense sectors. Russia's stagnating economic growth and declining oil revenues due to sanctions could further impact commodity markets and global economic stability.

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Event Summary

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held a second round of US-mediated peace talks in Switzerland===Geneva to end the nearly four-year conflict. Despite the diplomatic efforts, Russia continues its long-range attacks and advances on the front lines, raising doubts about its commitment to peace. Ukraine, led by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is under pressure from the United States, with President Donald Trump urging a quick deal, but Kyiv rejects Russia's demand for full control of the Ukraine===Donetsk Oblast and seeks security guarantees. The talks, described as 'tense' and 'difficult' by negotiators Vladimir Medinsky and Rustem Umerov, have not yielded a breakthrough, and Russia's economy faces challenges from sanctions and low oil revenues.

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90 Russia engaged in peace talks Ukraine

90 Ukraine engaged in peace talks Russia

80 United States mediated peace talks

70 Russia launched missile and drone attacks Ukraine

60 Russia advanced militarily Ukraine

60 Russia experienced stagnating economic growth

50 Donald Trump pressured to make a deal Ukraine

Entities Involved

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Russia

Russia is engaged in peace talks with Ukraine, mediated by the United States, to end the ongoing conflict. Despite these talks, Russia continues its military advances and missile strikes, indicating a potential lack of seriousness about peace. Its economy is facing challenges with stagnating growth and a ballooning budget deficit due to sanctions and low oil revenues.

Importance 100 Sentiment -20

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Ukraine

Ukraine is participating in peace talks with Russia, mediated by the United States, to end the conflict. Ukraine is under pressure to make compromises but rejects Russia's demand for control of the Donetsk region and seeks security guarantees. Ukraine continues to face missile and drone attacks from Russia.

Importance 100 Sentiment 10

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, is ready for a worthy agreement to end the war but questions Russia's sincerity. He feels it is unfair that Ukraine is facing more pressure than Russia to make a deal.

Importance 90 Sentiment 10

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United States

The United States is mediating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, pushing for an end to the nearly four-year war. US President Donald Trump has put pressure on Ukraine to make a deal.

Importance 80 Sentiment 0

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Vladimir Medinsky

Vladimir Medinsky is the lead negotiator for Russia in the Switzerland===Geneva peace talks. He described the talks as 'difficult, but business-like'.

Importance 70 Sentiment 0

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Rustem Umerov

Rustem Umerov is Ukraine's chief negotiator in the Switzerland===Geneva peace talks. He thanked the United States for its mediation and discussed outcomes with European partners.

Importance 70 Sentiment 0

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Ukraine===Donetsk Oblast

The Ukraine===Donetsk Oblast is a key territorial issue in the peace talks, with Russia pushing for full control and threatening to take it by force. Ukraine has rejected this demand.

Importance 70 Sentiment -50

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Russia related ↔ Ukraine

United States related ↔ Russia

United States related ↔ Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy related ↔ Ukraine

Donald Trump related ↔ United States

Vladimir Medinsky related ↔ Russia

Rustem Umerov related ↔ Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy related ↔ Russia

Rustem Umerov related ↔ Russia

Vladimir Medinsky related ↔ Ukraine

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