"Russian and Ukrainian officials resumed a second day of peace talks in Geneva. Washington's envoy Steve Witkoff signaled optimism and progress towards ending the deadliest conflict since World War II. But the head of the Russian delegation played down hope for a significant step forward before talks began yesterday. US President Donald Trump and officials in his administration have been pushing for an end to the war. But the deal appears to be stuck on the issues of territory and security guarantees."
"In Tuesday's meeting, which lasted six hours, the discussions focused on "practical issues and the mechanisms of possible solutions," Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov said. A source close to the Russian delegation told AFP news agency that the discussions were "very tense." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his evening address, said he was ready to "move quickly towards a worthy agreement to end the war," but questioned if Russia was serious about peace."
Russian and Ukrainian officials resumed a second day of peace talks in Geneva, focusing on ending the war. Washington's envoy Steve Witkoff signaled optimism and progress towards resolving the deadliest conflict since World War II. The head of the Russian delegation downplayed prospects for a significant breakthrough before the talks. US President Donald Trump and administration officials pressed for an end to the war, but negotiations remain stalled over territory and security guarantees. Two earlier rounds in Abu Dhabi failed. Tuesday's six-hour meeting centered on practical issues and possible mechanisms, with reports describing the talks as very tense and Zelenskyy questioning Russian seriousness about peace.
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