Daily brief
A new round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva has concluded without a major breakthrough or agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the results as insufficient and accused Russia of using delaying tactics, while a U.S. envoy involved in the talks described 'meaningful progress' and said both sides agreed to keep working toward a deal.
U.S. senators visiting Ukraine called for increased pressure on Russia, arguing that diplomatic talks alone are insufficient.
A U.S. court rejected Russia's bid to overturn a ruling related to energy assets in Crimea.
The leader of Niger's junta claimed Ukraine 'occupies' Benin, a statement Kyiv dismissed as disinformation.