Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' talks, US sees 'meaningful progress'

A woman holds a Ukrainian flag at a protest near the United Nations office, on the day of U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

GENEVA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Two days of ⁠peace talks in Geneva between Ukraine and Russia ended on Wednesday without a breakthrough as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was dissatisfied with the outcome while Washington reported "meaningful progress".

Officials ⁠from Moscow and Kyiv said the discussions in Geneva were difficult. At the conclusion, the delegations said they would meet again, without providing a date, while Zelenskiy and ‌the White House suggested discussions could occur soon.