Negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian representatives, mediated by the United States, took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, aiming to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The discussions, which lasted approximately six hours and were described as "tense" by Russian state agency Tass, are scheduled to continue on Wednesday. Advisors from four European countries—Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy—were also present in Geneva. The talks focused on security and humanitarian issues, operating under a U.S.-proposed plan that includes territorial concessions from Ukraine in exchange for Western security guarantees. A significant point of contention remains the Donbass region, with Moscow demanding Ukrainian forces withdraw from areas they still control in Donetsk, a demand Kyiv rejects.