Day: February 18, 2026

The talks in Geneva, Switzerland, were expected to focus on Ukrainian-held territory in the east that Russia wants to control as the price of peace. Kyiv has said that demand is a nonstarter.

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington’s top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end Europe’s deadliest

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington’s top envoy signalled optimism in its bid to end Europe’s deadliest

Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.