Ukraine Must Reach a Deal With Russia Fast, Trump Says Ahead of Geneva Peace Talks U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to expedite a deal with Russia before upcoming trilateral talks in Geneva. The negotiations, set for February 17th, aim to resolve the Ukraine conflict, with territorial concessions being a primary point of contention. Russia insists on Ukraine accepting territorial losses, referencing the 2014 annexation of Crimea and recent gains since February 2022.

• President Trump advised Ukraine to reach an agreement with Russia swiftly.
• Trilateral talks involving American, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations are scheduled for February 17th in Geneva.
• The core issue in the negotiations is territory, with Russia demanding Ukraine cede land.
• Russia previously seized Crimea in 2014 and has made further territorial gains since February 2022.