The National Security and Defense Council Secretary of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, announced that a three-country meeting involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine is set to occur in Geneva on the 17th and 18th of this month. This meeting follows earlier discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing invasion by Russia and seeks to address territorial issues in Eastern Ukraine, as well as strategies for ensuring security to prevent further attacks. Added emphasis will be placed on not only military discussions, as had been the case in earlier talks but also on broader topics relevant to the crisis.

The Ukrainian delegation will include key figures such as Oleksiy Danilov and Andriy Yermak, the head of President Zelensky's office. On the Russian side, spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed that the delegation would be led by presidential aide Igor Mezynskiy. The earlier meetings, for example, in the UAE, were predominantly focused on military matters, with high-ranking defense officials participating. However, this upcoming Geneva meeting may open the door for more comprehensive dialogue covering various areas impacted by the ongoing conflict.

Amid these developments, US President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of making progress, stating that Russia is willing to negotiate and urging President Zelensky to take necessary actions to avoid losing a significant opportunity. This perspective hints at the importance of the upcoming talks in potentially influencing Ukraine's approach to negotiations and could play a critical role in shaping the future of Ukraine's security situation in the face of Russian aggression.