Diplomatic negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by the United States, have entered their second day in Geneva amid ongoing efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict.
The talks resumed Wednesday following an initial day of discussions on Tuesday, with senior officials from both sides meeting under high international scrutiny. The focus remains on procedural issues and potential frameworks for a ceasefire, but no major breakthrough has yet been reported.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern over perceived unequal pressure on Kyiv, emphasizing that Ukraine will not make concessions involving territory beyond Russian-held areas without public approval. Zelenskyy reiterated that any agreement affecting national sovereignty should undergo a referendum.
Russian officials described the negotiations as “tense,” noting that substantive disagreements, particularly over control of the Donbas region, continue to impede progress. Analysts say that ongoing military activity on the ground, including missile and drone strikes, has complicated the talks.
Delegations agreed to continue discussions, but observers warn that deep divisions on security guarantees, troop withdrawals, and territorial arrangements remain major obstacles to a lasting peace.