Negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. commenced on Tuesday afternoon in Switzerland, according to Ukraine's chief negotiator, Rustem Umierov. He stated on Platform X that the discussions have frameworks approved by Ukraine's president and a clear mandate. The Russian delegation arrived on Tuesday morning, and state-controlled media Tass reported that contentious territorial issues are among the topics on the agenda. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated that little progress is expected on the first day of talks, with further discussions continuing on Wednesday.

In addition to the primary negotiations, representatives from Italy, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are also present for separate discussions according to an Italian governmental source. Meetings are planned throughout the day among national security advisors from these nations and the delegations from the U.S. and Ukraine, which are taking place outside of the more formal negotiation processes. This suggests a coordinated effort by European powers to support Ukraine's position in these talks.

This round of negotiations follows a previous session in Abu Dhabi that resulted in no significant outcomes aside from a prisoner exchange. The changing dynamics in Russian representation ahead of these talks may indicate a strategic shift in the Kremlin's approach to the negotiations, hinting at potential tougher stances as the international community remains focused on the ongoing conflict and its far-reaching implications for geopolitical stability.