Geneva Round Ends Without Breakthrough.. Ukraine Confirms Difficulty in Negotiations and Demands European Role

The trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Geneva concluded after intensive sessions that lasted for hours, with a similar description from the participating parties regarding the nature of the discussions, which were dominated by difficulty and tension, amid the ongoing war for years without a clear prospect for resolution.

Zelensky: Complex Negotiations and Europe's Role is Essential

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the talks as "difficult," emphasizing that the success of any future agreement requires active European participation. He explained that the inclusion of European countries in the negotiation process is a crucial factor to ensure the full and verifiable implementation of potential agreements.
Zelensky noted that the Ukrainian and American delegations held separate meetings with officials from several European countries, as part of coordinating positions and attempting to advance political settlement efforts.

Moscow: Serious Talks Despite Complexity

For its part, Russia confirmed that the negotiation round with Ukraine was complex but characterized by seriousness. The head of the Russian delegation stated that the discussions addressed sensitive files related to ending the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, without disclosing additional details about what was reached.

Tense Atmosphere During Sessions

Sources close to the Russian delegation revealed that the discussions were marked by a tense atmosphere from the outset, with one session lasting nearly six hours amid clear disagreements over several key files, according to reports from Reuters.
Media reports also indicated that the second round of negotiations began with the aim of discussing mechanisms to end the war, amid low expectations of achieving a quick breakthrough in positions between the two parties.

International Moves to Break the Stalemate

These negotiations come amid intense diplomatic efforts involving the United States alongside European powers, seeking to find a political settlement that stops the fighting and restores stability to the region, according to reports from Agence France-Presse.

Long Negotiations Without Final Resolution

Despite the ongoing meetings between the various parties, fundamental disagreements remain regarding the terms of a ceasefire and future security arrangements, indicating that the path to settlement may be long and complex.