Daily brief
Delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have held a new round of talks in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on the war in Ukraine. The discussions, described as very tense, are the first such negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in nearly four years of conflict. Expectations for a breakthrough are reported to be low, with talks set to resume tomorrow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he is prepared to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has asked his team to arrange negotiations. He also discussed the possibility of holding presidential elections alongside a referendum.
US envoys held separate diplomatic talks in Geneva on the Iran nuclear program, while also brokering the Ukraine negotiations.
President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to reach a deal with Russia quickly, stating Kyiv should come to the table 'fast'.