Kremlin says main Ukraine issues will be discussed in Geneva talks, including territory


A man walks near damaged cars at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Nina Liashonok

MOSCOW, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The ⁠Kremlin said on Monday that what it called ⁠the "main issues", including sensitive questions of territory, would ‌be discussed in peace talks on Ukraine due to be held in Geneva this week.

The talks - between Russia, Ukraine and the United States - are ​due to take place on Tuesday ⁠and Wednesday at a time ⁠when Kyiv is under mounting U.S. pressure to strike a ⁠deal ‌and as Moscow demands it cede the entirety of the Donbas area.

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