Rare Leaks Suggest Positive Dynamics in Geneva Ukraine Talks

Swiss TV reports the low number of media leaks indicates substantive negotiations between Russia, US, and Ukraine.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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According to a report from Switzerland's SRF TV channel, the small number of media leaks about the content of the recent trilateral negotiations between Russia, the US, and Ukraine on the Ukrainian settlement in Geneva may indicate positive dynamics. The talks, which lasted around 6 hours on the first day and 2 hours on the second, were described as "substantive" by the journalist. The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, also characterized the talks as difficult but businesslike, and said another meeting will take place soon.

Why it matters

The lack of leaks from the closed-door Geneva talks suggests the parties may be making progress on the contentious issue of the Ukraine conflict, which has strained relations between Russia and the West. Substantive negotiations without public posturing could signal a willingness to find a diplomatic solution.

The details

The latest round of trilateral talks between Russia, the US, and Ukraine took place in Geneva on February 17-18. The first day of negotiations lasted around 6 hours, while the second day was about 2 hours long. According to the SRF TV report, the low number of media leaks about the content of the talks may indicate the parties are engaged in serious, productive discussions, rather than using the negotiations for public posturing.

  • The talks in Geneva took place on February 17-18, 2026.
  • The first round of trilateral security consultations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US was held on January 23-24, 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
  • The second round of those talks was held on February 4-5, 2026, also in Abu Dhabi.

The players

Vladimir Medinsky

The head of the Russian delegation in the Geneva talks.

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What they’re saying

“The talks were difficult but businesslike, and a new meeting on the Ukrainian settlement will take place in the near future.”

— Vladimir Medinsky, Head of Russian Delegation (TASS)

What’s next

The parties have agreed to hold another round of talks on the Ukrainian settlement in the near future.

The takeaway

The lack of leaks from the Geneva talks on Ukraine suggests the parties may be making progress in their negotiations, signaling a willingness to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict through substantive discussions rather than public posturing.