Ukraine and Russia held a separate meeting after trilateral talks
Ukraine and Russia had a closed-door meeting involving Ukrainian and Russian delegation leaders, with Ukraine emphasizing it should not be considered a separate negotiation format.
Russia calls negotiations with Ukraine difficult but businesslike
Russian representative Vladimir Medinski states that negotiations with Ukraine were challenging yet productive, with another meeting scheduled soon.
Russia's decision surprised Zelensky – accuses of delaying
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed surprise at Russia's decision for Vladimir Medinski to lead peace negotiations next week in Geneva, suggesting it a tactic to delay decision-making.