Trump Envoy Says Ukraine Talks in Geneva Yield 'Meaningful Progress'
The two-day summit, which opened Tuesday in Geneva, marks the third iteration of a format first established during two earlier sessions held in Abu Dhabi in January, where the three parties convened in a similar arrangement to work toward ending the Ukraine conflict.
Taking to X on Wednesday, Witkoff credited the American president directly for the diplomatic breakthrough, writing that "President Trump's success in bringing both sides of this war together has brought about meaningful progress." He added that following the first day of deliberations, the Russian and Ukrainian teams "agreed to update their respective leaders and continue working towards a deal," and extended gratitude to Swiss authorities for being "gracious hosts."
A source indicated that proceedings resumed Wednesday, with the three delegations returning to the table in a closed-door trilateral format.
On the Ukrainian side, delegation chief Rustem Umerov offered a measured account of the opening session via Telegram, noting that "discussions focused on practical issues and the mechanics of possible solutions." Umerov also disclosed that he held separate bilateral meetings with representatives from the US and Kyiv's key European partners — France, the UK, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
"It is important to maintain a common vision and coordination of actions between Ukraine, the US and Europe. There is an understanding of joint responsibility for the result. Let's work further," he said.
The Russian delegation, led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, issued no public statements — consistent with Moscow's long-standing practice of avoiding public commentary on sensitive diplomatic proceedings, which Kremlin officials have characterized as unproductive "megaphone diplomacy" in the style of Kyiv.
Prior to the talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov had signaled that the Russian team in Geneva intended "to discuss a broader range of issues, including the main questions concerning territories... and those related to the demands we have."
Moscow's publicly stated conditions for any lasting resolution remain firm: Kyiv must withdraw from territory it still controls in Donbass — regions that voted to join Russia in referendums held in the autumn of 2022 — renounce its pursuit of NATO membership, and commit to demilitarization and what Moscow terms denazification.
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