Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration has announced that a delegation is set to travel to Geneva for the next round of negotiations with the United States and Russia, scheduled for February 17 and 18. This information was shared by Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President’s Office, via his Telegram channel.
Budanov posted a photo featuring two other members of the negotiation team, which was officially approved by President Zelensky on February 13. The team includes Vadym Skibitsky, Deputy Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, and Serhiy Kyslytsia, Deputy Head of the President’s Office.
The upcoming talks in Geneva follow a series of discussions aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict. Notably, on December 14 and 15, 2025, a Ukrainian delegation led by President Zelensky engaged in talks in Berlin regarding a 20-point peace plan to end the war. Following these discussions, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov described the meeting as productive, indicating that some progress had been made.
On December 24, Matthew Whitaker, the US Ambassador to NATO, revealed that four documents were discussed during the negotiations, with Washington seeking to understand the extent of Moscow’s willingness to cease its aggression. This dialogue continued with a meeting between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on December 28, where they reportedly reached a 90% agreement on the peace plan and full consensus on security guarantees. Subsequent discussions with European leaders were also held to further refine these documents.
While Russia has reviewed the proposals aimed at concluding the conflict, it has not provided a definitive agreement. The trilateral talks resumed on January 23-24 in Abu Dhabi, focusing on the war’s conclusion and the ongoing peace process.
Umerov emphasized that the goal of these negotiations is to advance towards a just and lasting peace. A White House representative characterized the meeting as productive, reflecting a shared commitment to dialogue.
Key issues remain, particularly concerning the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, with the Ukrainian delegation anticipating concrete responses from Russia regarding the war’s resolution. Additional talks took place in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5, involving representatives from Ukraine, the US, and Russia, lasting approximately five hours. Umerov reported that discussions extended into working groups after the trilateral meeting.
On February 13, it was confirmed that the next round of talks would occur in Geneva, as stated by Ukrainian presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn and echoed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Umerov indicated that discussions in Geneva might also address an energy truce.
On February 15, Zelensky revealed that he had held consultations with Trump representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in preparation for the Geneva meeting.
A Ukrainian delegation is set to participate in tri-party negotiations with the US and Russia in Geneva on February 17-18. The talks aim to address ongoing conflict issues and explore potential pathways to peace.