The U.S. mediating team met with Ukraine and Russia negotiators for the second day in Geneva, Switzerland. Unfortunately, despite the high praise and customary diplomatic niceties spoken, there was not much progress.
There was, however, a rather remarkable accusation hurled by Russian media about uninvited British officials going to Geneva in order to conduct surveillance of the negotiations. Apparently, this is part of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s efforts to retain maximum involvement and influence.
STEVE WITKOFF – “Today, at President Trump’s direction, the United States moderated a third set of trilateral discussions with Ukraine and Russia. Thank you to the Swiss Confederation for being gracious hosts for today’s meetings.
President Trump’s success in bringing both sides of this war together has brought about meaningful progress, and we are proud to work under his leadership to stop the killing in this terrible conflict. Both parties agreed to update their respective leaders and continue working towards a deal.” (source)
RUSTEM UMEROV (UKRAINE) – “In Geneva, the second day of trilateral negotiations has begun.
Consultations are taking place in working groups by areas within the political and military tracks. We are working on clarifying the parameters and mechanisms of the decisions discussed yesterday.
We are focused on substantive work. We will provide additional information on the results.” (source)
In Geneva, while Russia, the US, and Ukraine are trying to talk, Britain sneaks in with a delegation led by Starmer’s security advisor, Jonathan Powell.This clearly trying to meddle.
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VIDEO BELOW Between Piers Morgan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy:
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and monologue02:14 President Zelensky on the latest developments in Ukraine08:13 Zelensky on breaking news over the trilateral meeting in Geneva10:30 Zelensky: ‘We need European representatives’14:50 Would Ukraine ever concede any territory for the Russians?20:40 Zelensky’s view over Russia’s red lines involving NATO25:55 Bill Clinton on dealing with Putin35:19 Zelensky: “I don’t need all this historical shit!”37:12 Would Zelensky authorise forces to kill Putin?41:40 Zelensky on his relationship with America46:57 Piers asks Zelensky is he trusts President Trump50:04 Zelensky on the possibility of having free and fair elections following a 2-month ceasefire53:54 Zelensky being voted the world’s favourite leader01:03:00 Zelensky on Russia in the Winter Paralympics: “I don’t want to say it’s about money but it’s a dirty decision”01:07:05 Zelensky on his relationship with his family01:11:00 Piers’ monologue following his interview with President Zelensky
