Geneva Hosts High-Stakes Peace Talks for Ukraine War
Top diplomats from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States have convened in Geneva for a critical round of talks aimed at finding a resolution to the four-year conflict. We cover the main expectations, key demands, and Switzerland's central role in facilitating the negotiations.

Key Takeaways
- Top diplomats from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia have convened at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva for peace talks.
- The conflict has been ongoing for four years.
- Russia currently controls approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory.
- The Russian delegation was forced to take a detour of several hours to reach Geneva.
- European countries are notably absent from these trilateral negotiations.
By The Numbers
They Said
"Russia cannot resist the temptation and wants to deal a painful blow to Ukrainians in the last days of the winter cold."
"Russia wants to take a step towards peace."