US–Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks End in Geneva

The discussions came to a close in the morning of Feb. 18, with Zelenskyy accusing Russia of trying to drag out negotiations.

Mourners walk on Valentine's Day at the Lychakiv Military Cemetery in Lviv, Ukraine, on Feb. 14, 2026. Yuriy Dyachyshyn/AFP via Getty Images

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva, Switzerland, ended abruptly on Feb. 18, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Moscow of deliberately trying to stymie progress.

The U.S.-mediated peace talks in the Swiss city have been taking place as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his push to end the war, which has been a full-scale conflict for nearly four years.