The recent trilateral negotiations regarding the cessation of the Russian war against Ukraine took place in Geneva from February 17-18. The delegations from Ukraine, the USA, and Russia were engaged in discussions to establish a monitoring mechanism for the ceasefire to be overseen by American officials. This round of talks is significant given the ongoing conflict and the international focus on achieving a resolution that could bring about peace in the region.

Rustem Umerow, Head of the Ukrainian delegation and Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, described the discussions as "intensive and substantive." He highlighted that the delegation comprised both political and military factions, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to the talks. Umerow noted that while some parameters of safety and implementation mechanisms were clarified, several issues still require further agreement, underscoring the complexity of negotiations in such tense circumstances.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented that all three parties are moving forward with military-related issues. Despite the acknowledgment of progress in discussions, details remain scarce, indicating a cautious optimism towards finding common ground amid the entrenched positions of the involved parties. The outcomes of these talks could have significant implications for the future of the conflict and international relations, particularly for U.S.-Russia dynamics and the stability of the region.