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Trump said, “It would be good for Ukraine to sit at the table as soon as possible” in Ukraine-Russia talks
The US president asked questions about the talks held in Geneva last night Donald Trump in question:
“Ukraine had better sit at the table as soon as possible. That’s all I’m telling you. “We are in a position where we want them to come.”
During the weekend, Ukrainian Zelenskyy emphasized that he is pursuing all possible channels to establish relations with the USA so not to give anyone – including Trump – an excuse to claim that Kiev is not interested in negotiations.
Morning opening: Zelenskyy calls for ‘justice and strength’ as Russian attacks continue just hours before peace talks in Geneva
Yakup Krupa
Senior Ukrainian and Russian officials are meeting in Switzerland for a new round of talks brokered by the Trump administration. Days before the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Like Luke Harding And Pjotr Sauer Explain that the two-day meeting is expected to mirror negotiations held in Abu Dhabi earlier this month with representatives from Washington, Kiev and Moscow.
“Despite renewed US efforts to revive diplomacy, hopes for a sudden breakthrough remain low as Russia continues to press maximalist demands against Ukraine.”
in the night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 400 unmanned aerial vehicles and 29 missiles of various types.
“It happened A combined attack deliberately calculated to cause as much damage as possible “We contribute to our energy sector,” he said.
He called on international partners to “respond to all these attacks on life”, urging them to hold Russia accountable for its aggression.
“If there is justice and power, our diplomacy will be more effective. The strength of the pressure on the Russian Federation – sanctions pressure and stable, rapid support to the Ukrainian army and our air defense.
For peace to be real and just, action must target the sole source of this aggression. Because it is Moscow that continues the murders, mass attacks and assaults.”
The US delegation in Geneva will hold separate talks with Iran regarding its nuclear program due to increased tension in the region.
We will bring you all the developments here.
His Tuesday, February 17, 2026, his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
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