Recent talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Geneva were described by sources close to the Russian delegation as 'very tense'. This first round of negotiations, held on February 17, lasted six hours but failed to yield significant progress in resolving the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. The previous attempts to initiate talks in Abu Dhabi had also ended without breakthroughs, highlighting the continuing challenges in diplomatic efforts to settle the conflict.

The Geneva discussions come amid a backdrop of escalating tensions in the region, as the war has already resulted in extensive human suffering and devastation throughout Ukraine. Rustem Umierov, Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council head, indicated that the talks were aimed at addressing practical issues and exploring potential solutions to the conflict. However, the tense atmosphere underscores the difficulty of reconciling the differing positions of the involved parties.

As the US, under President Donald Trump, seeks to mediate an end to hostilities that have claimed countless lives, the road ahead appears fraught with challenges. The lack of progress in Geneva adds to the urgency for more effective dialogue mechanisms and raises questions about the possibility of future negotiations aimed at a sustainable resolution to the conflict.