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A new round of peace talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States concluded in Geneva without a significant breakthrough. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as very important but insufficient, stating Ukraine will do everything to achieve peace and expects further negotiations. Zelensky has been actively discussing the potential timeline for ending the conflict, including the possibility of holding elections and a vote on a peace deal. He has stated, however, that Ukraine will not hold elections until a ceasefire is in place and security guarantees are secured, amid reports of a potential plan to announce a vote.
In other domestic developments, Zelensky made several public statements. He suggested Western countries should expel Russian citizens and their relatives living abroad and commented on the dismissal of his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak. Separately, he was reported to be considering the possibility of giving up the eastern part of the Donetsk region. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
Diplomatic efforts to end the war intensified, with a major round of peace talks held in Geneva involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. The talks concluded without a major breakthrough, with President Zelensky accusing Russia of trying to drag out the process. Russian officials described the talks as difficult but said dialogue was gaining momentum. A second round of talks, organized with U.S. help, was held in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky stated the United States has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach an agreement and has offered to host the next round of talks in Florida. Donald Trump publicly urged Zelensky to move quickly on peace negotiations.
Regarding Ukraine’s European integration, Zelensky is pushing the EU for a firm membership date, with reports suggesting a target of 2027. Several EU leaders stated the bloc is not ready to give a specific timeline. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was accused by other EU leaders of undermining support for Ukraine; Orbán called a new EU plan for Ukraine’s accession a 'declaration of war' against Hungary. On the war’s anniversary, Zelensky said Russia has 'not broken' Ukraine. Donald Trump said he wants to end the war within a month if he returns to office.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine will not hold elections until a ceasefire is in place and security guarantees are secured. This comes amid reports that Ukraine is preparing a plan to announce elections, with some sources suggesting an announcement could be made on February 24th, though others are skeptical about the feasibility of holding a vote during the war.
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Ukraine and Russia. The resolution does not include a demand for Russia to withdraw its forces. Ukraine's allies have called on Russia to agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire. India abstained from the vote on the resolution, and Russia's Foreign Ministry said the UN action hampers negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made several public statements covering different topics. He suggested that Western countries should expel Russian citizens and their relatives living abroad. He also commented on the dismissal of his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, and met with the Prime Minister of North Macedonia. Separately, Zelenskyy was reported to be considering the possibility of giving up the eastern part of the Donetsk region, an area that has seen heavy fighting since 2014.
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Feb 28 — Feb 1
Nuclear talks with Iran and Ukraine peace negotiations occur simultaneously in GenevaThe United States and Iran held a series of high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva, with no deal announced at their conclusion. U.S. officials brought tough demands, and Trump stated he was 'not happy' with the progress but would give the talks more time, while also warning Iran that 'bad things' would happen if no deal was made. A major U.S. military deployment, including a second aircraft carrier sent to the Middle East, occurred alongside the negotiations. Separately, U.S.-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were also held in Geneva. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed for a trilateral summit with the U.S. and Russia, while Russian officials described the discussions as difficult. U.S. Vice President JD Vance was involved in the Iran talks, and Senator Marco Rubio planned a trip to Israel to discuss them.
Feb 28
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Feb 23
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Feb 24 — Feb 27
Russian official criticizes Zelensky's statements and Western support