Ukraine, U.S. Envoys to Meet in Geneva as Peace Push Continues
Geneva talks on Thursday will prep a postwar recovery plan, possible prisoner swap and trilateral talks with Russia, officials said.
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Overview
Ukrainian officials will meet U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva on Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Zelenskyy said the meeting is meant to prepare for upcoming trilateral talks with Russian officials and could create an opportunity to advance talks to the leaders’ level.
Zelenskyy said Russia is trying 'to play with the president of the United States' and is stalling U.S.-brokered efforts to end the war.
The World Bank estimated rebuilding Ukraine’s economy will cost $588 billion, and reporting said the war has killed hundreds of thousands and upended life for millions.
Officials said the Geneva meeting will address a possible postwar recovery package, a potential prisoner exchange and preparations for a trilateral session sources said could occur next week or in early March.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources appear neutral: they present factual reporting, attribute claims to officials, and include competing details. They cite Ukrainian and U.S. officials’ statements, Institute for the Study of War assessments of gains, and reports of civilian casualties and a Ukrainian drone strike — balancing progress, setbacks and diplomatic steps without loaded language.
FAQ
Ukrainian officials will meet U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva on Thursday.
The meeting will address a postwar recovery package, a potential prisoner exchange, and preparations for trilateral talks with Russia.
The World Bank estimated rebuilding Ukraine’s economy will cost $588 billion.
Ukrainian, U.S., and Russian representatives concluded trilateral and multilateral negotiations in Geneva on February 17-18, 2026, focusing on security, humanitarian issues like prisoner exchanges, and avoiding strikes on infrastructure.
