Trilateral negotiations among Ukraine, the United States, and Russia entered their second day in Geneva on Wednesday, with delegates working to address complex territorial disputes and security arrangements amid heightened global attention. The closed-door discussions follow what U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff described as "meaningful progress" during Tuesday's opening session.
Ukraine's chief negotiator Rustem Umerov confirmed via social media that working groups were actively clarifying parameters for potential agreements across political and military tracks. "We are focused on substantive work," stated Umerov, who serves dual roles as Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary.
The Russian delegation, led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, continues to engage with U.S. representatives including Witkoff and Jared Kushner. While specific details remain confidential, sources indicate the talks address economic concerns and ceasefire monitoring mechanisms alongside core territorial issues.
This Geneva meeting follows two earlier rounds in Abu Dhabi during January and February 2026, which established preliminary dialogue but failed to resolve key disagreements. Current discussions mark the first high-level trilateral engagement this year to directly involve senior U.S. administration figures.
