UN experts stated that Trump's rhetoric on migrants provokes hate crimes. The White House rejected the accusations, calling them biased.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the return of 300 servicemen in exchange for 300 captured Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel. This is the second stage of the 500-for-500 exchange, following the return of 200 Ukrainians.
All Ukrainian servicemen exchanged on March 5 require urgent medical attention due to serious medical problems and exhaustion. Among them are defenders of Mariupol and a serviceman who voluntarily joined the Defense Forces.
The Russian Foreign Minister also noted "some progress" in the trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.
The number of Russian prisoners of war in Ukraine has reached a record high, with thousands of Russians in camps. Russia is sabotaging the exchange, despite the fact that it would allow them to replenish losses comparable to half a division.
President Zelenskyy stated that a trilateral meeting with the United States will take place on March 5 or 6, but likely in Europe. He emphasized that Ukraine will not give up Donbas, and proposals for territorial exchange do not serve its interests.
The IAEA has recorded regular and unexplained work by Iran at enrichment sites attacked by the US and Israel. UN inspectors are denied access, posing a threat to nuclear non-proliferation.
The United States has slowed down the sale of international assets of Russian oil giant Lukoil to put pressure on Russia in peace talks on Ukraine. OFAC extended the deadline for concluding deals until April 1, and the next round of negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine is scheduled for March.
U. S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper briefed Donald Trump on potential military options regarding Iran. The briefing took place on the day of indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva.
Global gold prices stabilized at record highs after nuclear talks in Geneva. The spot price of gold settled at $5185.75 per ounce.
Global energy markets stabilized after talks in Geneva, where the US and Iran agreed to continue discussions on the nuclear program next week.
A round of negotiations took place in Geneva in two formats: with the American side and a trilateral meeting with the participation of the USA and Switzerland. Rustem Umerov reported on the briefing to President Zelenskyy and the preparation of the next round.
Representatives of Ukraine and the United States have concluded four-hour talks in Geneva. The special representative of the Russian dictator also left the negotiation venue.
Special representative of the Russian dictator Kirill Dmitriev arrived at a hotel in Geneva, where US and Ukrainian representatives are holding talks.
The third round of indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva, focused on nuclear enrichment, has been suspended for consultations. US and Iranian delegations are discussing proposals to halt enrichment and control the nuclear program.
Ukrainian and American officials held talks in Geneva on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction. The talks were attended by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Talks involving Ukraine and the United States in Geneva will begin before noon. The Ukrainian delegation is headed by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
During a conversation with Zelenskyy, Donald Trump stated that he seeks to end the war in Ukraine within a month. Trump confirmed his readiness to provide Ukraine with significant security guarantees.
Russian media report that the next trilateral talks on Ukraine may not be held in Geneva. The meeting between Ukraine, the US, and Russia has been postponed to early March.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Donald Trump, discussing the upcoming negotiations in Geneva and preparations for a trilateral meeting. Zelenskyy thanked the US for its efforts to end the war and noted that air defense missiles from the US are helping Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is resuming its nuclear program after US strikes. This intensifies speculation about preparations for new military strikes.
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. They discussed the diplomatic track, humanitarian issues, and coordination of further steps.
The United Nations is facing a financial crisis. The US has paid only about $160 million out of more than $4 billion in debt.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticized Donald Trump's approach to Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that Trump's actions could have strengthened Putin's confidence and complicated negotiations.
The US met with a Russian delegation in Geneva and plans to meet with a Chinese delegation to discuss a multilateral nuclear arms control treaty. This comes amid US calls for a broader agreement that includes China and Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Marshal of the Polish Sejm, Włodzimierz Czarzasty. Discussions focused on Ukraine's integration into the EU, defense support, and energy security.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that regaining control over all territories of Ukraine is a matter of time, but currently it would lead to millions of casualties. The President emphasized the lack of resources and weaponry for such a step.
The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks in Geneva on February 26, mediated by Oman. Diplomats hope for a swift conclusion to the agreement's preparation amid the US military presence in the region.
According to a source in the Russian media, talks on Ukraine may resume in Geneva on February 26. This information has not yet been confirmed by Ukraine, Russia, or the United States.
President Zelenskyy discussed with NSDC Secretary Umerov preparations for negotiations. He instructed Umerov to work with the Middle East and Turkey for greater support for Ukraine.
